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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.06, 1,550.96 and 670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.06, 1,550.96 and 670.12 is: 1,003.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.06 : 1,550.96 = 670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.06/1,550.96 = 670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.06x = 1,550.96 × 670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.06x = 1,039,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,329.32/1,036.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.16

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