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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.73, 1,548.99 and 668.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.73, 1,548.99 and 668.43 is: 1,000.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.73 : 1,548.99 = 668.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.73/1,548.99 = 668.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.73x = 1,548.99 × 668.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.73x = 1,035,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,391.39/1,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.64

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