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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.68, 1,443.62 and 673.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.68, 1,443.62 and 673.70 is: 929.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.68 : 1,443.62 = 673.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.68/1,443.62 = 673.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.68x = 1,443.62 × 673.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.68x = 972,566.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,566.79/1,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.19

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