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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.45, 1,441.56 and 672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.45, 1,441.56 and 672.40 is: 927.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.45 : 1,441.56 = 672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.45/1,441.56 = 672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.45x = 1,441.56 × 672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.45x = 969,304.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,304.94/1,045.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.17

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