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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.63, 1,579.59 and 672.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.63, 1,579.59 and 672.84 is: 928.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.63 : 1,579.59 = 672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.63/1,579.59 = 672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.63x = 1,579.59 × 672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.63x = 1,062,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,811.34/1,144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.52

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