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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.29, 1,430.67 and 677.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.29, 1,430.67 and 677.65 is: 934.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.29 : 1,430.67 = 677.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.29/1,430.67 = 677.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.29x = 1,430.67 × 677.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.29x = 969,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,493.53/1,037.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.64

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