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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.23, 1,445.02 and 675.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.23, 1,445.02 and 675.13 is: 930.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.23 : 1,445.02 = 675.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.23/1,445.02 = 675.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.23x = 1,445.02 × 675.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.23x = 975,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,576.35/1,048.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.69

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