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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.29, 2,064.38 and 684.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.29, 2,064.38 and 684.45 is: 1,025.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.29 : 2,064.38 = 684.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.29/2,064.38 = 684.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.29x = 2,064.38 × 684.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.29x = 1,412,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,961.47/1,377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.90

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