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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.26, 1,390.49 and 671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.26, 1,390.49 and 671.72 is: 927.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.26 : 1,390.49 = 671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.26/1,390.49 = 671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.26x = 1,390.49 × 671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.26x = 934,015.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,015.93/1,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.29

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