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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.44, 1,671.92 and 677.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.44, 1,671.92 and 677.08 is: 1,013.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.44 : 1,671.92 = 677.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.44/1,671.92 = 677.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.44x = 1,671.92 × 677.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.44x = 1,132,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,023.59/1,117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.05

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