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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.72, 1,579.98 and 679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.72, 1,579.98 and 679.04 is: 937.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.72 : 1,579.98 = 679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.72/1,579.98 = 679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.72x = 1,579.98 × 679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.72x = 1,072,869.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,869.62/1,144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.23

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