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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.88, 1,419.66 and 672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.88, 1,419.66 and 672.28 is: 1,009.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.88 : 1,419.66 = 672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.88/1,419.66 = 672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.88x = 1,419.66 × 672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.88x = 954,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,409.02/945.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.02

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