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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.52, 1,527.86 and 672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.52, 1,527.86 and 672.32 is: 1,007.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.52 : 1,527.86 = 672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.52/1,527.86 = 672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.52x = 1,527.86 × 672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.52x = 1,027,210.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,210.84/1,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.54

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