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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.02, 1,374.72 and 673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.02, 1,374.72 and 673.20 is: 1,010.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.02 : 1,374.72 = 673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.02/1,374.72 = 673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.02x = 1,374.72 × 673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.02x = 925,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,461.50/916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.31

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