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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.60, 1,584.24 and 673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.60, 1,584.24 and 673.12 is: 1,008.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.60 : 1,584.24 = 673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.60/1,584.24 = 673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.60x = 1,584.24 × 673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.60x = 1,066,383.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,383.63/1,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.31

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