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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.69, 2,065.96 and 684.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.69, 2,065.96 and 684.10 is: 1,025.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.69 : 2,065.96 = 684.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.69/2,065.96 = 684.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.69x = 2,065.96 × 684.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.69x = 1,413,323.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,323.24/1,377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.86

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