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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.10, 1,569.80 and 672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.10, 1,569.80 and 672.08 is: 927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.10 : 1,569.80 = 672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.10/1,569.80 = 672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.10x = 1,569.80 × 672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.10x = 1,055,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,031.18/1,138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.01

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