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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.52, 1,627.80 and 672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.52, 1,627.80 and 672.40 is: 1,009.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.52 : 1,627.80 = 672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.52/1,627.80 = 672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.52x = 1,627.80 × 672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.52x = 1,094,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,532.72/1,084.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.23

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