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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.76, 1,448.25 and 676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.76, 1,448.25 and 676.38 is: 934.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.76 : 1,448.25 = 676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.76/1,448.25 = 676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.76x = 1,448.25 × 676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.76x = 979,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,567.34/1,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.03

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