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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.24, 1,993.80 and 679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.24, 1,993.80 and 679.52 is: 1,020.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.24 : 1,993.80 = 679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.24/1,993.80 = 679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.24x = 1,993.80 × 679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.24x = 1,354,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,826.98/1,328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.02

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