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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.14, 2,105.70 and 672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.14, 2,105.70 and 672.70 is: 1,009.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.14 : 2,105.70 = 672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.14/2,105.70 = 672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.14x = 2,105.70 × 672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.14x = 1,416,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,504.39/1,403.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.52

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