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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.65, 1,600.37 and 677.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.65, 1,600.37 and 677.94 is: 1,016.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.65 : 1,600.37 = 677.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.65/1,600.37 = 677.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.65x = 1,600.37 × 677.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.65x = 1,084,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,951.80/1,067.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.21

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