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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.88, 1,933.47 and 672.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.88, 1,933.47 and 672.93 is: 1,008.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.88 : 1,933.47 = 672.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.88/1,933.47 = 672.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.88x = 1,933.47 × 672.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.88x = 1,301,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,089.97/1,289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.69

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