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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.09, 1,537.19 and 679.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.09, 1,537.19 and 679.53 is: 1,015.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.09 : 1,537.19 = 679.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.09/1,537.19 = 679.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.09x = 1,537.19 × 679.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.09x = 1,044,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,568.42/1,029.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.04

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