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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.44, 1,667.73 and 679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.44, 1,667.73 and 679.28 is: 1,017.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.44 : 1,667.73 = 679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.44/1,667.73 = 679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.44x = 1,667.73 × 679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.44x = 1,132,855.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,855.63/1,113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.44

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