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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.03, 1,992.09 and 679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.03, 1,992.09 and 679.80 is: 1,018.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.03 : 1,992.09 = 679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.03/1,992.09 = 679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.03x = 1,992.09 × 679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.03x = 1,354,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,222.78/1,329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.96

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