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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.06, 1,451.67 and 679.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.06, 1,451.67 and 679.91 is: 937.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.06 : 1,451.67 = 679.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.06/1,451.67 = 679.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.06x = 1,451.67 × 679.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.06x = 986,997.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,997.69/1,053.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.27

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