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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.08, 1,444.56 and 673.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.08, 1,444.56 and 673.71 is: 930.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.08 : 1,444.56 = 673.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.08/1,444.56 = 673.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.08x = 1,444.56 × 673.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.08x = 973,203.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,203.93/1,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.34

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