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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.23, 1,444.01 and 673.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.23, 1,444.01 and 673.70 is: 928.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.23 : 1,444.01 = 673.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.23/1,444.01 = 673.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.23x = 1,444.01 × 673.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.23x = 972,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,829.54/1,047.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.95

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