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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.88, 1,880.04 and 677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.88, 1,880.04 and 677 is: 1,013.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.88 : 1,880.04 = 677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.88/1,880.04 = 677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.88x = 1,880.04 × 677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.88x = 1,272,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,787.08/1,255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.46

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