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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.37, 1,477.08 and 677.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.37, 1,477.08 and 677.01 is: 934.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.37 : 1,477.08 = 677.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.37/1,477.08 = 677.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.37x = 1,477.08 × 677.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.37x = 999,997.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,997.93/1,070.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.25

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