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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.06, 1,394.74 and 679.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.06, 1,394.74 and 679.58 is: 937.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.06 : 1,394.74 = 679.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.06/1,394.74 = 679.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.06x = 1,394.74 × 679.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.06x = 947,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,837.41/1,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.47

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