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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.25, 2,042.60 and 677.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.25, 2,042.60 and 677.25 is: 1,016.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.25 : 2,042.60 = 677.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.25/2,042.60 = 677.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.25x = 2,042.60 × 677.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.25x = 1,383,347.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,347.46/1,361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.23

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