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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.48, 1,568.98 and 679.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.48, 1,568.98 and 679.08 is: 1,020.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.48 : 1,568.98 = 679.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.48/1,568.98 = 679.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.48x = 1,568.98 × 679.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.48x = 1,065,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,462.94/1,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.09

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