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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.17, 1,592.24 and 671.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.17, 1,592.24 and 671.81 is: 1,006.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.17 : 1,592.24 = 671.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.17/1,592.24 = 671.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.17x = 1,592.24 × 671.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.17x = 1,069,671.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,671.43/1,063.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.12

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