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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.64, 1,477.44 and 677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.64, 1,477.44 and 677.88 is: 935.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.64 : 1,477.44 = 677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.64/1,477.44 = 677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.64x = 1,477.44 × 677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.64x = 1,001,527.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,527.03/1,070.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.45

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