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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.92, 1,530.45 and 672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.92, 1,530.45 and 672.75 is: 1,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.92 : 1,530.45 = 672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.92/1,530.45 = 672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.92x = 1,530.45 × 672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.92x = 1,029,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,610.24/1,018.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.49

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