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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.47, 2,066.50 and 684.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.47, 2,066.50 and 684.51 is: 1,026.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.47 : 2,066.50 = 684.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.47/2,066.50 = 684.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.47x = 2,066.50 × 684.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.47x = 1,414,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,539.92/1,377.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.91

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