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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.40, 1,702.32 and 672.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.40, 1,702.32 and 672.72 is: 1,007.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.40 : 1,702.32 = 672.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.40/1,702.32 = 672.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.40x = 1,702.32 × 672.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.40x = 1,145,184.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,184.71/1,136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.73

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