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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.20, 2,055.51 and 677.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.20, 2,055.51 and 677.43 is: 1,015.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.20 : 2,055.51 = 677.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.20/2,055.51 = 677.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.20x = 2,055.51 × 677.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.20x = 1,392,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,464.14/1,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.51

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