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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.88, 1,584.60 and 671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.88, 1,584.60 and 671.68 is: 1,007.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.88 : 1,584.60 = 671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.88/1,584.60 = 671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.88x = 1,584.60 × 671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.88x = 1,064,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,344.13/1,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.06

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