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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.85, 2,055.52 and 675.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.85, 2,055.52 and 675.99 is: 1,013.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.85 : 2,055.52 = 675.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.85/2,055.52 = 675.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.85x = 2,055.52 × 675.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.85x = 1,389,510.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,510.96/1,370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.61

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