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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.34, 2,066.24 and 684.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.34, 2,066.24 and 684.04 is: 1,026.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.34 : 2,066.24 = 684.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.34/2,066.24 = 684.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.34x = 2,066.24 × 684.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.34x = 1,413,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,390.81/1,377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.17

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