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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.21, 1,573.50 and 679.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.21, 1,573.50 and 679.59 is: 1,018.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.21 : 1,573.50 = 679.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.21/1,573.50 = 679.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.21x = 1,573.50 × 679.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.21x = 1,069,334.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,334.87/1,050.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.21

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