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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.99, 1,443.27 and 672.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.99, 1,443.27 and 672.89 is: 928.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.99 : 1,443.27 = 672.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.99/1,443.27 = 672.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.99x = 1,443.27 × 672.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.99x = 971,154.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,154.73/1,045.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.46

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