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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.02, 1,689.13 and 672.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.02, 1,689.13 and 672.02 is: 927.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.02 : 1,689.13 = 672.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.02/1,689.13 = 672.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.02x = 1,689.13 × 672.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.02x = 1,135,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,129.14/1,224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.38

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