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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.74, 1,623 and 670.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.74, 1,623 and 670.26 is: 1,005.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.74 : 1,623 = 670.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.74/1,623 = 670.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.74x = 1,623 × 670.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.74x = 1,087,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,831.98/1,081.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.63

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