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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.35, 1,422.50 and 672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.35, 1,422.50 and 672.52 is: 927.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.35 : 1,422.50 = 672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.35/1,422.50 = 672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.35x = 1,422.50 × 672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.35x = 956,655.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,655.45/1,031.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.58

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