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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.72, 1,449.18 and 677.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.72, 1,449.18 and 677.76 is: 934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.72 : 1,449.18 = 677.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.72/1,449.18 = 677.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.72x = 1,449.18 × 677.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.72x = 982,196.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,196.24/1,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.78

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