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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.41, 1,579.28 and 672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.41, 1,579.28 and 672.32 is: 927.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.41 : 1,579.28 = 672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.41/1,579.28 = 672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.41x = 1,579.28 × 672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.41x = 1,061,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,770.27/1,144.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.79

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