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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.34, 1,442.82 and 673.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.34, 1,442.82 and 673.05 is: 928.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.34 : 1,442.82 = 673.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.34/1,442.82 = 673.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.34x = 1,442.82 × 673.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.34x = 971,090.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,090.00/1,046.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.08

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