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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.85, 1,448.61 and 672.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.85, 1,448.61 and 672.68 is: 927.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.85 : 1,448.61 = 672.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.85/1,448.61 = 672.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.85x = 1,448.61 × 672.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.85x = 974,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,452.48/1,050.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.30

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