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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.78, 1,384.94 and 673.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.78, 1,384.94 and 673.09 is: 927.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.78 : 1,384.94 = 673.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.78/1,384.94 = 673.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.78x = 1,384.94 × 673.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.78x = 932,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,187.48/1,004.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.75

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