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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.57, 2,008.02 and 679.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.57, 2,008.02 and 679.48 is: 1,018.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.57 : 2,008.02 = 679.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.57/2,008.02 = 679.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.57x = 2,008.02 × 679.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.57x = 1,364,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,406.49/1,339.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.54

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