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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.64, 1,386.72 and 673.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.64, 1,386.72 and 673.08 is: 929.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.64 : 1,386.72 = 673.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.64/1,386.72 = 673.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.64x = 1,386.72 × 673.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.64x = 933,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,373.50/1,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.06

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