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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.75, 1,576.96 and 677.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.75, 1,576.96 and 677.00 is: 934.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.75 : 1,576.96 = 677.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.75/1,576.96 = 677.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.75x = 1,576.96 × 677.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.75x = 1,067,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,594.74/1,142.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.24

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