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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.65, 1,448.98 and 677.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.65, 1,448.98 and 677.51 is: 934.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.65 : 1,448.98 = 677.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.65/1,448.98 = 677.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.65x = 1,448.98 × 677.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.65x = 981,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,689.50/1,050.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.37

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