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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.97, 2,055.50 and 677.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.97, 2,055.50 and 677.21 is: 1,015.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.97 : 2,055.50 = 677.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.97/2,055.50 = 677.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.97x = 2,055.50 × 677.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.97x = 1,391,991.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,991.49/1,370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.33

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