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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.46, 1,598.50 and 676.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.46, 1,598.50 and 676.27 is: 1,012.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.46 : 1,598.50 = 676.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.46/1,598.50 = 676.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.46x = 1,598.50 × 676.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.46x = 1,081,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,017.60/1,067.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.70

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