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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.23, 1,446.40 and 676.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.23, 1,446.40 and 676.13 is: 932.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.23 : 1,446.40 = 676.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.23/1,446.40 = 676.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.23x = 1,446.40 × 676.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.23x = 977,954.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,954.43/1,049.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.07

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