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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.03, 1,617.90 and 670.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.03, 1,617.90 and 670.45 is: 1,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.03 : 1,617.90 = 670.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.03/1,617.90 = 670.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.03x = 1,617.90 × 670.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.03x = 1,084,721.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,721.06/1,081.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.41

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