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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.18, 1,395.91 and 679.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.18, 1,395.91 and 679.48 is: 938.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.18 : 1,395.91 = 679.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.18/1,395.91 = 679.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.18x = 1,395.91 × 679.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.18x = 948,492.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,492.93/1,011.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.01

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