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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.54, 1,579.14 and 672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.54, 1,579.14 and 672.28 is: 927.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.54 : 1,579.14 = 672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.54/1,579.14 = 672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.54x = 1,579.14 × 672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.54x = 1,061,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,624.24/1,144.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.56

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