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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.93, 1,600.09 and 676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.93, 1,600.09 and 676.36 is: 1,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.93 : 1,600.09 = 676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.93/1,600.09 = 676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.93x = 1,600.09 × 676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.93x = 1,082,236.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,236.87/1,066.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.35

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