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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.67, 1,447.13 and 676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.67, 1,447.13 and 676.02 is: 931.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.67 : 1,447.13 = 676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.67/1,447.13 = 676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.67x = 1,447.13 × 676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.67x = 978,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,285.44/1,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.99

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