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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.12, 1,569.90 and 672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.12, 1,569.90 and 672.28 is: 927.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.12 : 1,569.90 = 672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.12/1,569.90 = 672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.12x = 1,569.90 × 672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.12x = 1,055,412.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,412.37/1,138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.33

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