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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.04, 2,170.56 and 677.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.04, 2,170.56 and 677.36 is: 1,016.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.04 : 2,170.56 = 677.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.04/2,170.56 = 677.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.04x = 2,170.56 × 677.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.04x = 1,470,250.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,250.52/1,447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.04

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