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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.86, 1,448.63 and 672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.86, 1,448.63 and 672.70 is: 927.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.86 : 1,448.63 = 672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.86/1,448.63 = 672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.86x = 1,448.63 × 672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.86x = 974,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,493.40/1,050.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.33

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