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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370, 2,054.28 and 676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370, 2,054.28 and 676.64 is: 1,014.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370 : 2,054.28 = 676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370/2,054.28 = 676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370x = 2,054.28 × 676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370x = 1,390,008.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,008.02/1,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.60

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