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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.12, 1,446.42 and 675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.12, 1,446.42 and 675.12 is: 931.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.12 : 1,446.42 = 675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.12/1,446.42 = 675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.12x = 1,446.42 × 675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.12x = 976,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,499.84/1,048.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.67

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