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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.57, 1,418.62 and 673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.57, 1,418.62 and 673.40 is: 1,010.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.57 : 1,418.62 = 673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.57/1,418.62 = 673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.57x = 1,418.62 × 673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.57x = 955,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,298.71/945.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.29

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