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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.54, 1,385.88 and 672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.54, 1,385.88 and 672.62 is: 927.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.54 : 1,385.88 = 672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.54/1,385.88 = 672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.54x = 1,385.88 × 672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.54x = 932,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,170.61/1,004.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.96

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