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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.70, 1,408.53 and 671.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.70, 1,408.53 and 671.14 is: 926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.70 : 1,408.53 = 671.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.70/1,408.53 = 671.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.70x = 1,408.53 × 671.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.70x = 945,320.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,320.82/1,020.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.15

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