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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.92, 1,535.76 and 677.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.92, 1,535.76 and 677.92 is: 1,014.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.92 : 1,535.76 = 677.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.92/1,535.76 = 677.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.92x = 1,535.76 × 677.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.92x = 1,041,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,122.42/1,025.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.82

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