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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.38, 2,060.99 and 679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.38, 2,060.99 and 679.92 is: 1,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.38 : 2,060.99 = 679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.38/2,060.99 = 679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.38x = 2,060.99 × 679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.38x = 1,401,308.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,308.32/1,373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.34

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