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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.33, 2,066 and 684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.33, 2,066 and 684.48 is: 1,026.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.33 : 2,066 = 684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.33/2,066 = 684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.33x = 2,066 × 684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.33x = 1,414,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,135.68/1,377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.72

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