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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.14, 1,526.12 and 670.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.14, 1,526.12 and 670.41 is: 1,005.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.14 : 1,526.12 = 670.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.14/1,526.12 = 670.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.14x = 1,526.12 × 670.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.14x = 1,023,122.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,122.76/1,017.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.89

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