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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.43, 1,525.91 and 671.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.43, 1,525.91 and 671.94 is: 1,005.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.43 : 1,525.91 = 671.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.43/1,525.91 = 671.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.43x = 1,525.91 × 671.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.43x = 1,025,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,316.61/1,019.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.77

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