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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.76, 1,425.98 and 679.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.76, 1,425.98 and 679.74 is: 937.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.76 : 1,425.98 = 679.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.76/1,425.98 = 679.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.76x = 1,425.98 × 679.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.76x = 969,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,297.34/1,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.65

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