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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.50, 1,571.28 and 672.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.50, 1,571.28 and 672.78 is: 928.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.50 : 1,571.28 = 672.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.50/1,571.28 = 672.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.50x = 1,571.28 × 672.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.50x = 1,057,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,125.76/1,138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.53

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