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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.61, 1,539.99 and 679.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.61, 1,539.99 and 679.11 is: 1,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.61 : 1,539.99 = 679.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.61/1,539.99 = 679.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.61x = 1,539.99 × 679.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.61x = 1,045,822.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,822.61/1,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.71

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