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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.18, 1,384.10 and 672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.18, 1,384.10 and 672.48 is: 926.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.18 : 1,384.10 = 672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.18/1,384.10 = 672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.18x = 1,384.10 × 672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.18x = 930,776.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,776.21/1,004.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.91

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