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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.26, 2,058.45 and 679.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.26, 2,058.45 and 679.49 is: 1,018.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.26 : 2,058.45 = 679.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.26/2,058.45 = 679.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.26x = 2,058.45 × 679.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.26x = 1,398,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,696.19/1,373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.53

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