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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.53, 1,529.67 and 674.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.53, 1,529.67 and 674.09 is: 1,010.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.53 : 1,529.67 = 674.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.53/1,529.67 = 674.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.53x = 1,529.67 × 674.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.53x = 1,031,132.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,132.07/1,020.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.39

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