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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.04, 1,409.72 and 672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.04, 1,409.72 and 672.32 is: 928.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.04 : 1,409.72 = 672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.04/1,409.72 = 672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.04x = 1,409.72 × 672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.04x = 947,782.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,782.95/1,021.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.25

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