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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.81, 1,626.24 and 672.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.81, 1,626.24 and 672.84 is: 1,009.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.81 : 1,626.24 = 672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.81/1,626.24 = 672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.81x = 1,626.24 × 672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.81x = 1,094,199.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,199.32/1,083.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.59

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