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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.51, 1,386.16 and 672.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.51, 1,386.16 and 672.89 is: 928.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.51 : 1,386.16 = 672.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.51/1,386.16 = 672.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.51x = 1,386.16 × 672.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.51x = 932,724.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,724.59/1,004.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.53

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