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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.84, 1,552.71 and 670.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.84, 1,552.71 and 670.51 is: 1,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.84 : 1,552.71 = 670.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.84/1,552.71 = 670.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.84x = 1,552.71 × 670.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.84x = 1,041,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,107.58/1,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.12

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