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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.67, 2,068.39 and 711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.67, 2,068.39 and 711.04 is: 1,067.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.67 : 2,068.39 = 711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.67/2,068.39 = 711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.67x = 2,068.39 × 711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.67x = 1,470,708.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,708.03/1,377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.53

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