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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.16, 1,376.52 and 672.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.16, 1,376.52 and 672.38 is: 1,012.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.16 : 1,376.52 = 672.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.16/1,376.52 = 672.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.16x = 1,376.52 × 672.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.16x = 925,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,541.16/914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.45

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