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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.52, 1,370.04 and 671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.52, 1,370.04 and 671.44 is: 1,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.52 : 1,370.04 = 671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.52/1,370.04 = 671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.52x = 1,370.04 × 671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.52x = 919,899.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,899.66/915.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.78

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