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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.23, 2,062.44 and 672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.23, 2,062.44 and 672 is: 1,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.23 : 2,062.44 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.23/2,062.44 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.23x = 2,062.44 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.23x = 1,385,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,959.68/1,375.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.80

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