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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.69, 1,504.74 and 679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.69, 1,504.74 and 679.44 is: 1,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.69 : 1,504.74 = 679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.69/1,504.74 = 679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.69x = 1,504.74 × 679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.69x = 1,022,380.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,380.55/1,005.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.60

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