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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.75, 1,477.17 and 677.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.75, 1,477.17 and 677.53 is: 934.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.75 : 1,477.17 = 677.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.75/1,477.17 = 677.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.75x = 1,477.17 × 677.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.75x = 1,000,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,828.84/1,070.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.70

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