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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.32, 2,053.80 and 676.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.32, 2,053.80 and 676.48 is: 1,013.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.32 : 2,053.80 = 676.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.32/2,053.80 = 676.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.32x = 2,053.80 × 676.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.32x = 1,389,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,354.62/1,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.89

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