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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.76, 1,537.92 and 679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.76, 1,537.92 and 679.20 is: 1,018.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.76 : 1,537.92 = 679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.76/1,537.92 = 679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.76x = 1,537.92 × 679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.76x = 1,044,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,555.26/1,025.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.32

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