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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.60, 1,531.88 and 674.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.60, 1,531.88 and 674.87 is: 1,010.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.60 : 1,531.88 = 674.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.60/1,531.88 = 674.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.60x = 1,531.88 × 674.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.60x = 1,033,819.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,819.86/1,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.97

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