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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.76, 1,481.26 and 675.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.76, 1,481.26 and 675.90 is: 932.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.76 : 1,481.26 = 675.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.76/1,481.26 = 675.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.76x = 1,481.26 × 675.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.76x = 1,001,183.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,183.63/1,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.41

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