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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.37, 1,562.31 and 677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.37, 1,562.31 and 677.04 is: 1,013.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.37 : 1,562.31 = 677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.37/1,562.31 = 677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.37x = 1,562.31 × 677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.37x = 1,057,746.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,746.36/1,043.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.78

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