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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.04, 1,657.10 and 677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.04, 1,657.10 and 677.04 is: 934.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.04 : 1,657.10 = 677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.04/1,657.10 = 677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.04x = 1,657.10 × 677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.04x = 1,121,922.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,922.98/1,201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.13

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