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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.90, 1,452.42 and 679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.90, 1,452.42 and 679.92 is: 1,018.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.90 : 1,452.42 = 679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.90/1,452.42 = 679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.90x = 1,452.42 × 679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.90x = 987,529.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,529.41/969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.18

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