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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.64, 1,538.20 and 672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.64, 1,538.20 and 672.40 is: 927.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.64 : 1,538.20 = 672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.64/1,538.20 = 672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.64x = 1,538.20 × 672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.64x = 1,034,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,285.68/1,114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.91

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