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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.66, 1,477.94 and 673.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.66, 1,477.94 and 673.37 is: 928.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.66 : 1,477.94 = 673.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.66/1,477.94 = 673.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.66x = 1,477.94 × 673.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.66x = 995,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,189.70/1,071.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.64

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