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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.40, 1,443 and 673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.40, 1,443 and 673.32 is: 928.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.40 : 1,443 = 673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.40/1,443 = 673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.40x = 1,443 × 673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.40x = 971,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,600.76/1,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.52

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