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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.14, 1,390.41 and 675.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.14, 1,390.41 and 675.93 is: 932.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.14 : 1,390.41 = 675.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.14/1,390.41 = 675.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.14x = 1,390.41 × 675.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.14x = 939,819.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,819.83/1,008.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.24

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