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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.58, 2,058.62 and 679.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.58, 2,058.62 and 679.02 is: 1,018.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.58 : 2,058.62 = 679.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.58/2,058.62 = 679.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.58x = 2,058.62 × 679.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.58x = 1,397,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,840.76/1,372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.41

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