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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.92, 1,529.76 and 673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.92, 1,529.76 and 673.92 is: 1,008.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.92 : 1,529.76 = 673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.92/1,529.76 = 673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.92x = 1,529.76 × 673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.92x = 1,030,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,935.86/1,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.82

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