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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.73, 1,547.67 and 673.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.73, 1,547.67 and 673.48 is: 929.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.73 : 1,547.67 = 673.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.73/1,547.67 = 673.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.73x = 1,547.67 × 673.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.73x = 1,042,329.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,329.25/1,121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.21

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