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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.36, 1,409.52 and 672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.36, 1,409.52 and 672.40 is: 927.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.36 : 1,409.52 = 672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.36/1,409.52 = 672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.36x = 1,409.52 × 672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.36x = 947,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,761.25/1,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.94

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