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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.27, 1,442.84 and 673.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.27, 1,442.84 and 673.27 is: 929.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.27 : 1,442.84 = 673.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.27/1,442.84 = 673.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.27x = 1,442.84 × 673.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.27x = 971,420.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,420.89/1,045.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.35

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