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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.04, 1,389.90 and 672.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.04, 1,389.90 and 672.24 is: 927.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.04 : 1,389.90 = 672.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.04/1,389.90 = 672.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.04x = 1,389.90 × 672.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.04x = 934,346.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,346.38/1,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.81

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