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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.84, 1,529.37 and 674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.84, 1,529.37 and 674.28 is: 1,007.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.84 : 1,529.37 = 674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.84/1,529.37 = 674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.84x = 1,529.37 × 674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.84x = 1,031,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,223.60/1,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.21

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