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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.08, 1,525.89 and 671.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.08, 1,525.89 and 671.49 is: 1,005.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.08 : 1,525.89 = 671.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.08/1,525.89 = 671.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.08x = 1,525.89 × 671.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.08x = 1,024,618.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,618.62/1,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.43

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