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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.20, 1,561.74 and 676.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.20, 1,561.74 and 676.96 is: 1,013.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.20 : 1,561.74 = 676.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.20/1,561.74 = 676.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.20x = 1,561.74 × 676.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.20x = 1,057,235.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,235.51/1,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.45

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