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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.07, 1,449.83 and 677.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.07, 1,449.83 and 677.45 is: 934.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.07 : 1,449.83 = 677.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.07/1,449.83 = 677.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.07x = 1,449.83 × 677.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.07x = 982,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,192.65/1,051.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.47

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