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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.34, 1,577.78 and 677.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.34, 1,577.78 and 677.50 is: 934.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.34 : 1,577.78 = 677.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.34/1,577.78 = 677.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.34x = 1,577.78 × 677.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.34x = 1,068,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,945.95/1,143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.93

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