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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.86, 1,442.04 and 672.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.86, 1,442.04 and 672.86 is: 927.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.86 : 1,442.04 = 672.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.86/1,442.04 = 672.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.86x = 1,442.04 × 672.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.86x = 970,291.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,291.03/1,045.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.74

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