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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.32, 1,422.63 and 677.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.32, 1,422.63 and 677.45 is: 934.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.32 : 1,422.63 = 677.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.32/1,422.63 = 677.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.32x = 1,422.63 × 677.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.32x = 963,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,760.69/1,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.49

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