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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.67, 1,599.72 and 651.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.67, 1,599.72 and 651.29 is: 975.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.67 : 1,599.72 = 651.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.67/1,599.72 = 651.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.67x = 1,599.72 × 651.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.67x = 1,041,873.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,873.64/1,067.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.84

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