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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.80, 1,449.38 and 677.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.80, 1,449.38 and 677.44 is: 935.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.80 : 1,449.38 = 677.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.80/1,449.38 = 677.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.80x = 1,449.38 × 677.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.80x = 981,867.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,867.99/1,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.29

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