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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.59, 1,385.51 and 672.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.59, 1,385.51 and 672.57 is: 928.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.59 : 1,385.51 = 672.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.59/1,385.51 = 672.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.59x = 1,385.51 × 672.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.59x = 931,849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,849.10/1,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.52

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