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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.45, 1,592.52 and 673.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.45, 1,592.52 and 673.87 is: 1,011.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.45 : 1,592.52 = 673.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.45/1,592.52 = 673.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.45x = 1,592.52 × 673.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.45x = 1,073,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,140.12/1,061.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.01

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