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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.30, 1,442.80 and 672.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.30, 1,442.80 and 672.97 is: 928.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.30 : 1,442.80 = 672.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.30/1,442.80 = 672.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.30x = 1,442.80 × 672.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.30x = 970,957.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,957.75/1,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.00

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