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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.52, 1,386.96 and 673.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.52, 1,386.96 and 673.68 is: 930.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.52 : 1,386.96 = 673.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.52/1,386.96 = 673.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.52x = 1,386.96 × 673.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.52x = 934,367.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,367.21/1,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.16

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