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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.54, 1,418.62 and 672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.54, 1,418.62 and 672.70 is: 1,008.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.54 : 1,418.62 = 672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.54/1,418.62 = 672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.54x = 1,418.62 × 672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.54x = 954,295.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,295.22/946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.19

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