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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.32, 1,384.38 and 672.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.32, 1,384.38 and 672.24 is: 927.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.32 : 1,384.38 = 672.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.32/1,384.38 = 672.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.32x = 1,384.38 × 672.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.32x = 930,635.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,635.61/1,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.56

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