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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.67, 1,281.30 and 671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.67, 1,281.30 and 671.52 is: 1,006.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.67 : 1,281.30 = 671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.67/1,281.30 = 671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.67x = 1,281.30 × 671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.67x = 860,418.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,418.58/854.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.73

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