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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.62, 1,571.19 and 672.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.62, 1,571.19 and 672.78 is: 928.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.62 : 1,571.19 = 672.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.62/1,571.19 = 672.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.62x = 1,571.19 × 672.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.62x = 1,057,065.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,065.21/1,138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.37

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