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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.93, 1,479.99 and 673.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.93, 1,479.99 and 673.77 is: 930.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.93 : 1,479.99 = 673.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.93/1,479.99 = 673.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.93x = 1,479.99 × 673.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.93x = 997,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,172.86/1,071.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.26

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