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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.52, 1,439.76 and 670.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.52, 1,439.76 and 670.24 is: 924.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.52 : 1,439.76 = 670.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.52/1,439.76 = 670.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.52x = 1,439.76 × 670.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.52x = 964,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,984.74/1,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.74

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