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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.07, 2,329.94 and 675.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.07, 2,329.94 and 675.71 is: 1,013.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.07 : 2,329.94 = 675.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.07/2,329.94 = 675.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.07x = 2,329.94 × 675.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.07x = 1,574,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,362.53/1,553.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.71

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