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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.80, 1,504.68 and 679.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.80, 1,504.68 and 679.32 is: 1,018.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.80 : 1,504.68 = 679.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.80/1,504.68 = 679.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.80x = 1,504.68 × 679.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.80x = 1,022,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,159.22/1,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.29

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