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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.97, 1,707.44 and 677.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.97, 1,707.44 and 677.66 is: 1,017.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.97 : 1,707.44 = 677.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.97/1,707.44 = 677.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.97x = 1,707.44 × 677.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.97x = 1,157,051.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,051.86/1,136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.66

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