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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.62, 1,394.49 and 679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.62, 1,394.49 and 679.60 is: 937.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.62 : 1,394.49 = 679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.62/1,394.49 = 679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.62x = 1,394.49 × 679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.62x = 947,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,695.40/1,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.74

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