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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.38, 2,105.28 and 672.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.38, 2,105.28 and 672.82 is: 1,009.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.38 : 2,105.28 = 672.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.38/2,105.28 = 672.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.38x = 2,105.28 × 672.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.38x = 1,416,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,474.49/1,403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.33

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