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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.11, 1,537.74 and 677.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.11, 1,537.74 and 677.61 is: 1,018.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.11 : 1,537.74 = 677.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.11/1,537.74 = 677.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.11x = 1,537.74 × 677.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.11x = 1,041,988.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,988.00/1,023.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.46

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