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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.33, 1,994.04 and 679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.33, 1,994.04 and 679.56 is: 1,019.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.33 : 1,994.04 = 679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.33/1,994.04 = 679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.33x = 1,994.04 × 679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.33x = 1,355,069.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,069.82/1,329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.36

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