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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.12, 1,560.74 and 675.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.12, 1,560.74 and 675.99 is: 1,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.12 : 1,560.74 = 675.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.12/1,560.74 = 675.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.12x = 1,560.74 × 675.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.12x = 1,055,041.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,041.25/1,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.37

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