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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.49, 1,446.32 and 675.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.49, 1,446.32 and 675.51 is: 931.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.49 : 1,446.32 = 675.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.49/1,446.32 = 675.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.49x = 1,446.32 × 675.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.49x = 977,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,003.62/1,048.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.82

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