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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.66, 1,598.79 and 676.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.66, 1,598.79 and 676.47 is: 1,013.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.66 : 1,598.79 = 676.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.66/1,598.79 = 676.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.66x = 1,598.79 × 676.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.66x = 1,081,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,533.47/1,067.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.00

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