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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.76, 1,478.34 and 672.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.76, 1,478.34 and 672.98 is: 929.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.76 : 1,478.34 = 672.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.76/1,478.34 = 672.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.76x = 1,478.34 × 672.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.76x = 994,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,896.95/1,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.15

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