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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.26, 1,480.57 and 675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.26, 1,480.57 and 675.40 is: 931.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.26 : 1,480.57 = 675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.26/1,480.57 = 675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.26x = 1,480.57 × 675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.26x = 999,976.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,976.98/1,073.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.72

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