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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.18, 2,055.27 and 677.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.18, 2,055.27 and 677.17 is: 1,015.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.18 : 2,055.27 = 677.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.18/2,055.27 = 677.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.18x = 2,055.27 × 677.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.18x = 1,391,763.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,763.80/1,370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.76

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