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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027, 1,416.96 and 672.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027, 1,416.96 and 672.94 is: 928.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027 : 1,416.96 = 672.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027/1,416.96 = 672.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027x = 1,416.96 × 672.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027x = 953,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,529.06/1,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.46

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