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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.09, 1,018.54 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.09, 1,018.54 and 268.12 is: 402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.09 : 1,018.54 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.09/1,018.54 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.09x = 1,018.54 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.09x = 273,090.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,090.94/679.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.14

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