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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.34, 1,369.34 and 672.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.34, 1,369.34 and 672.42 is: 1,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.34 : 1,369.34 = 672.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.34/1,369.34 = 672.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.34x = 1,369.34 × 672.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.34x = 920,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,771.60/914.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.03

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