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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.92, 1,527.45 and 670.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.92, 1,527.45 and 670.75 is: 1,007.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.92 : 1,527.45 = 670.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.92/1,527.45 = 670.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.92x = 1,527.45 × 670.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.92x = 1,024,537.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,537.09/1,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.49

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