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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.73, 1,832.24 and 672.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.73, 1,832.24 and 672.15 is: 1,008.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.73 : 1,832.24 = 672.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.73/1,832.24 = 672.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.73x = 1,832.24 × 672.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.73x = 1,231,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,540.12/1,220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.86

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