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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.95, 1,537.51 and 672.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.95, 1,537.51 and 672.89 is: 927.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.95 : 1,537.51 = 672.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.95/1,537.51 = 672.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.95x = 1,537.51 × 672.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.95x = 1,034,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,575.10/1,114.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.91

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