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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.88, 1,536.68 and 677.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.88, 1,536.68 and 677.84 is: 1,016.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.88 : 1,536.68 = 677.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.88/1,536.68 = 677.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.88x = 1,536.68 × 677.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.88x = 1,041,623.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,623.17/1,024.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.34

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