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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.06, 1,536.08 and 677.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.06, 1,536.08 and 677.31 is: 1,015.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.06 : 1,536.08 = 677.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.06/1,536.08 = 677.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.06x = 1,536.08 × 677.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.06x = 1,040,402.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,402.34/1,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.96

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