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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.98, 1,020.02 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.98, 1,020.02 and 186.48 is: 279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.98 : 1,020.02 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.98/1,020.02 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.98x = 1,020.02 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.98x = 190,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,213.33/679.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.73

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