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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.72, 1,447.80 and 676.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.72, 1,447.80 and 676.76 is: 933.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.72 : 1,447.80 = 676.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.72/1,447.80 = 676.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.72x = 1,447.80 × 676.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.72x = 979,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,813.13/1,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.40

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