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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.45, 1,662.12 and 673.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.45, 1,662.12 and 673.39 is: 929.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.45 : 1,662.12 = 673.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.45/1,662.12 = 673.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.45x = 1,662.12 × 673.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.45x = 1,119,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,254.99/1,204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.27

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