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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.54, 2,202.99 and 677.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.54, 2,202.99 and 677.71 is: 1,016.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.54 : 2,202.99 = 677.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.54/2,202.99 = 677.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.54x = 2,202.99 × 677.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.54x = 1,492,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,988.35/1,468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.65

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