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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.65, 1,561.43 and 671.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.65, 1,561.43 and 671.22 is: 1,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.65 : 1,561.43 = 671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.65/1,561.43 = 671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.65x = 1,561.43 × 671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.65x = 1,048,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,059.69/1,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.16

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