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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.55, 1,416.81 and 672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.55, 1,416.81 and 672.32 is: 928.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.55 : 1,416.81 = 672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.55/1,416.81 = 672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.55x = 1,416.81 × 672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.55x = 952,549.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,549.70/1,025.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.82

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