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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.76, 2,163.98 and 673.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.76, 2,163.98 and 673.24 is: 1,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.76 : 2,163.98 = 673.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.76/2,163.98 = 673.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.76x = 2,163.98 × 673.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.76x = 1,456,877.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,877.90/1,442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.79

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