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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.30, 1,570.38 and 677.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.30, 1,570.38 and 677.05 is: 1,015.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.30 : 1,570.38 = 677.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.30/1,570.38 = 677.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.30x = 1,570.38 × 677.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.30x = 1,063,222.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,222.39/1,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.20

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