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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.68, 1,552.59 and 670.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.68, 1,552.59 and 670.97 is: 1,004.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.68 : 1,552.59 = 670.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.68/1,552.59 = 670.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.68x = 1,552.59 × 670.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.68x = 1,041,733.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,733.55/1,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.87

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