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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.52, 1,932.48 and 673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.52, 1,932.48 and 673.20 is: 1,008.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.52 : 1,932.48 = 673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.52/1,932.48 = 673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.52x = 1,932.48 × 673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.52x = 1,300,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,945.54/1,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.86

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