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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.48, 1,409.04 and 671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.48, 1,409.04 and 671.64 is: 927.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.48 : 1,409.04 = 671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.48/1,409.04 = 671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.48x = 1,409.04 × 671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.48x = 946,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,367.63/1,020.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.37

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