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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.08, 1,422.99 and 677.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.08, 1,422.99 and 677.29 is: 934.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.08 : 1,422.99 = 677.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.08/1,422.99 = 677.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.08x = 1,422.99 × 677.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.08x = 963,773.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,773.91/1,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.72

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