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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.84, 2,055.19 and 677.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.84, 2,055.19 and 677.03 is: 1,015.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.84 : 2,055.19 = 677.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.84/2,055.19 = 677.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.84x = 2,055.19 × 677.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.84x = 1,391,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,414.59/1,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.01

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