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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.81, 1,443.93 and 673.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.81, 1,443.93 and 673.16 is: 928.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.81 : 1,443.93 = 673.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.81/1,443.93 = 673.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.81x = 1,443.93 × 673.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.81x = 971,988.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,988.70/1,046.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.53

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