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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.72, 1,554.85 and 671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.72, 1,554.85 and 671.76 is: 1,006.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.72 : 1,554.85 = 671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.72/1,554.85 = 671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.72x = 1,554.85 × 671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.72x = 1,044,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,486.04/1,037.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.52

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