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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.09, 1,506.42 and 679.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.09, 1,506.42 and 679.88 is: 1,018.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.09 : 1,506.42 = 679.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.09/1,506.42 = 679.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.09x = 1,506.42 × 679.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.09x = 1,024,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,177.30/1,005.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.99

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