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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.86, 1,579.50 and 672.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.86, 1,579.50 and 672.69 is: 928.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.86 : 1,579.50 = 672.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.86/1,579.50 = 672.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.86x = 1,579.50 × 672.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.86x = 1,062,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,513.86/1,144.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.07

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