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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.52, 1,609.96 and 662.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.52, 1,609.96 and 662.77 is: 993.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.52 : 1,609.96 = 662.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.52/1,609.96 = 662.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.52x = 1,609.96 × 662.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.52x = 1,067,033.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,033.19/1,074.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.03

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