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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.68, 1,449.33 and 676.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.68, 1,449.33 and 676.87 is: 934.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.68 : 1,449.33 = 676.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.68/1,449.33 = 676.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.68x = 1,449.33 × 676.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.68x = 981,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,009.99/1,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.58

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