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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.73, 2,055.47 and 676.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.73, 2,055.47 and 676.77 is: 1,015.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.73 : 2,055.47 = 676.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.73/2,055.47 = 676.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.73x = 2,055.47 × 676.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.73x = 1,391,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,077.05/1,369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.59

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