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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.32, 1,622.76 and 671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.32, 1,622.76 and 671.44 is: 1,006.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.32 : 1,622.76 = 671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.32/1,622.76 = 671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.32x = 1,622.76 × 671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.32x = 1,089,585.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,585.97/1,082.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.71

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