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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.10, 1,599.17 and 676.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.10, 1,599.17 and 676.76 is: 1,016.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.10 : 1,599.17 = 676.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.10/1,599.17 = 676.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.10x = 1,599.17 × 676.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.10x = 1,082,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,244.81/1,065.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.10

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