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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.49, 1,554.79 and 673.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.49, 1,554.79 and 673.58 is: 1,010.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.49 : 1,554.79 = 673.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.49/1,554.79 = 673.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.49x = 1,554.79 × 673.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.49x = 1,047,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,283.85/1,036.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.41

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