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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.45, 2,065.59 and 683.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.45, 2,065.59 and 683.85 is: 1,025.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.45 : 2,065.59 = 683.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.45/2,065.59 = 683.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.45x = 2,065.59 × 683.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.45x = 1,412,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,553.72/1,377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.48

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