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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.21, 1,447.62 and 675.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.21, 1,447.62 and 675.88 is: 932.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.21 : 1,447.62 = 675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.21/1,447.62 = 675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.21x = 1,447.62 × 675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.21x = 978,411.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,411.25/1,049.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.52

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