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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.90, 1,597.02 and 677.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.90, 1,597.02 and 677.29 is: 1,013.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.90 : 1,597.02 = 677.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.90/1,597.02 = 677.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.90x = 1,597.02 × 677.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.90x = 1,081,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,645.68/1,066.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.82

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