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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.25, 1,592.56 and 676.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.25, 1,592.56 and 676.69 is: 1,014.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.25 : 1,592.56 = 676.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.25/1,592.56 = 676.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.25x = 1,592.56 × 676.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.25x = 1,077,666.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,666.29/1,062.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.52

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