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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.59, 1,995.59 and 680.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.59, 1,995.59 and 680.78 is: 1,021.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.59 : 1,995.59 = 680.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.59/1,995.59 = 680.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.59x = 1,995.59 × 680.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.59x = 1,358,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,557.76/1,329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.79

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