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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.68, 2,111.97 and 677.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.68, 2,111.97 and 677.32 is: 1,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.68 : 2,111.97 = 677.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.68/2,111.97 = 677.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.68x = 2,111.97 × 677.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.68x = 1,430,479.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,479.52/1,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.20

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