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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.68, 1,477.74 and 672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.68, 1,477.74 and 672.40 is: 928.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.68 : 1,477.74 = 672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.68/1,477.74 = 672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.68x = 1,477.74 × 672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.68x = 993,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,632.38/1,070.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.04

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