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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.93, 1,385.15 and 672.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.93, 1,385.15 and 672.72 is: 929.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.93 : 1,385.15 = 672.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.93/1,385.15 = 672.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.93x = 1,385.15 × 672.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.93x = 931,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,814.74/1,002.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.09

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