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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972, 1,456.79 and 679.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972, 1,456.79 and 679.59 is: 1,018.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972 : 1,456.79 = 679.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972/1,456.79 = 679.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972x = 1,456.79 × 679.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972x = 990,016.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,016.52/972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.54

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