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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.65, 1,579.53 and 672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.65, 1,579.53 and 672.48 is: 927.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.65 : 1,579.53 = 672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.65/1,579.53 = 672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.65x = 1,579.53 × 672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.65x = 1,062,202.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,202.33/1,144.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.97

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