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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.48, 1,452.60 and 679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.48, 1,452.60 and 679.50 is: 1,018.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.48 : 1,452.60 = 679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.48/1,452.60 = 679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.48x = 1,452.60 × 679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.48x = 987,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,041.70/969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.11

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