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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.70, 1,453.07 and 679.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.70, 1,453.07 and 679.70 is: 938.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.70 : 1,453.07 = 679.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.70/1,453.07 = 679.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.70x = 1,453.07 × 679.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.70x = 987,641.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,641.02/1,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.20

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