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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.78, 1,624.59 and 671.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.78, 1,624.59 and 671.94 is: 1,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.78 : 1,624.59 = 671.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.78/1,624.59 = 671.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.78x = 1,624.59 × 671.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.78x = 1,091,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,627.00/1,083.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.24

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