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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.10, 1,451.40 and 679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.10, 1,451.40 and 679.20 is: 936.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.10 : 1,451.40 = 679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.10/1,451.40 = 679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.10x = 1,451.40 × 679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.10x = 985,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,790.88/1,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.97

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