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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.98, 1,627.50 and 675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.98, 1,627.50 and 675.30 is: 1,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.98 : 1,627.50 = 675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.98/1,627.50 = 675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.98x = 1,627.50 × 675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.98x = 1,099,050.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,050.75/1,084.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.97

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