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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.62, 1,507.82 and 672.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.62, 1,507.82 and 672.71 is: 928.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.62 : 1,507.82 = 672.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.62/1,507.82 = 672.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.62x = 1,507.82 × 672.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.62x = 1,014,314.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,314.69/1,092.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.33

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