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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.14, 1,387.53 and 673.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.14, 1,387.53 and 673.45 is: 929.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.14 : 1,387.53 = 673.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.14/1,387.53 = 673.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.14x = 1,387.53 × 673.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.14x = 934,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,428.61/1,005.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.65

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