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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.67, 1,449.62 and 677.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.67, 1,449.62 and 677.87 is: 935.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.67 : 1,449.62 = 677.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.67/1,449.62 = 677.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.67x = 1,449.62 × 677.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.67x = 982,653.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,653.16/1,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.26

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