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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.43, 1,443.98 and 673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.43, 1,443.98 and 673.40 is: 929.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.43 : 1,443.98 = 673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.43/1,443.98 = 673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.43x = 1,443.98 × 673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.43x = 972,365.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,365.55/1,046.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.22

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