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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.04, 1,446.05 and 675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.04, 1,446.05 and 675.54 is: 932.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.04 : 1,446.05 = 675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.04/1,446.05 = 675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.04x = 1,446.05 × 675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.04x = 976,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,866.31/1,048.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.09

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