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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.63, 1,538.35 and 672.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.63, 1,538.35 and 672.59 is: 928.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.63 : 1,538.35 = 672.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.63/1,538.35 = 672.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.63x = 1,538.35 × 672.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.63x = 1,034,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,680.99/1,114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.28

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