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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.77, 1,527.12 and 670.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.77, 1,527.12 and 670.95 is: 1,006.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.77 : 1,527.12 = 670.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.77/1,527.12 = 670.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.77x = 1,527.12 × 670.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.77x = 1,024,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,621.16/1,017.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.74

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