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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.52, 1,416.76 and 672.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.52, 1,416.76 and 672.14 is: 1,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.52 : 1,416.76 = 672.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.52/1,416.76 = 672.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.52x = 1,416.76 × 672.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.52x = 952,261.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,261.07/945.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.13

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