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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.79, 1,449.57 and 677.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.79, 1,449.57 and 677.63 is: 934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.79 : 1,449.57 = 677.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.79/1,449.57 = 677.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.79x = 1,449.57 × 677.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.79x = 982,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,270.26/1,050.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.80

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