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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.96, 1,604.64 and 679.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.96, 1,604.64 and 679.37 is: 1,018.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.96 : 1,604.64 = 679.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.96/1,604.64 = 679.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.96x = 1,604.64 × 679.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.96x = 1,090,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,145.74/1,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.86

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