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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.01, 1,392.38 and 677.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.01, 1,392.38 and 677.39 is: 934.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.01 : 1,392.38 = 677.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.01/1,392.38 = 677.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.01x = 1,392.38 × 677.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.01x = 943,173.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,173.94/1,009.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.76

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