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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.24, 1,442.24 and 672.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.24, 1,442.24 and 672.13 is: 927.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.24 : 1,442.24 = 672.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.24/1,442.24 = 672.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.24x = 1,442.24 × 672.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.24x = 969,373.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,373.73/1,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.42

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