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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.91, 1,426.15 and 679.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.91, 1,426.15 and 679.87 is: 937.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.91 : 1,426.15 = 679.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.91/1,426.15 = 679.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.91x = 1,426.15 × 679.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.91x = 969,598.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,598.30/1,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.80

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