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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.73, 1,554.99 and 672.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.73, 1,554.99 and 672.43 is: 1,006.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.73 : 1,554.99 = 672.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.73/1,554.99 = 672.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.73x = 1,554.99 × 672.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.73x = 1,045,621.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,621.93/1,038.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.63

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