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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.76, 2,404.86 and 679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.76, 2,404.86 and 679 is: 1,018.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.76 : 2,404.86 = 679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.76/2,404.86 = 679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.76x = 2,404.86 × 679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.76x = 1,632,899.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,899.94/1,602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.81

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