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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.17, 1,448.89 and 676.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.17, 1,448.89 and 676.49 is: 933.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.17 : 1,448.89 = 676.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.17/1,448.89 = 676.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.17x = 1,448.89 × 676.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.17x = 980,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,159.60/1,050.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.33

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