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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.88, 1,444.19 and 673.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.88, 1,444.19 and 673.67 is: 929.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.88 : 1,444.19 = 673.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.88/1,444.19 = 673.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.88x = 1,444.19 × 673.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.88x = 972,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,907.48/1,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.34

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