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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.42, 1,445.99 and 675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.42, 1,445.99 and 675.44 is: 931.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.42 : 1,445.99 = 675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.42/1,445.99 = 675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.42x = 1,445.99 × 675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.42x = 976,672.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,672.26/1,048.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.57

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