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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.99, 1,553.97 and 670.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.99, 1,553.97 and 670.57 is: 1,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.99 : 1,553.97 = 670.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.99/1,553.97 = 670.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.99x = 1,553.97 × 670.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.99x = 1,042,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,045.66/1,035.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.85

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