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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.18, 1,552.35 and 672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.18, 1,552.35 and 672.30 is: 1,008.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.18 : 1,552.35 = 672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.18/1,552.35 = 672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.18x = 1,552.35 × 672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.18x = 1,043,644.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,644.91/1,035.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.18

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