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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.41, 1,571.27 and 672.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.41, 1,571.27 and 672.93 is: 928.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.41 : 1,571.27 = 672.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.41/1,571.27 = 672.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.41x = 1,571.27 × 672.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.41x = 1,057,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,354.72/1,138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.80

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