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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.72, 1,538.28 and 672.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.72, 1,538.28 and 672.36 is: 927.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.72 : 1,538.28 = 672.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.72/1,538.28 = 672.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.72x = 1,538.28 × 672.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.72x = 1,034,277.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,277.94/1,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.84

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