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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.06, 1,417.02 and 671.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.06, 1,417.02 and 671.32 is: 1,005.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.06 : 1,417.02 = 671.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.06/1,417.02 = 671.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.06x = 1,417.02 × 671.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.06x = 951,273.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,273.87/946.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.51

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