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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.80, 1,449.06 and 676.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.80, 1,449.06 and 676.79 is: 934.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.80 : 1,449.06 = 676.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.80/1,449.06 = 676.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.80x = 1,449.06 × 676.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.80x = 980,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,709.32/1,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.19

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