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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.48, 1,993.13 and 679.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.48, 1,993.13 and 679.67 is: 1,019.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.48 : 1,993.13 = 679.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.48/1,993.13 = 679.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.48x = 1,993.13 × 679.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.48x = 1,354,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,670.67/1,328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.71

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