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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.15, 1,451.55 and 679.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.15, 1,451.55 and 679.00 is: 936.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.15 : 1,451.55 = 679.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.15/1,451.55 = 679.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.15x = 1,451.55 × 679.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.15x = 985,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,592.24/1,052.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.74

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