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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.01, 2,406.77 and 679.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.01, 2,406.77 and 679.79 is: 1,020.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.01 : 2,406.77 = 679.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.01/2,406.77 = 679.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.01x = 2,406.77 × 679.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.01x = 1,636,103.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,103.35/1,604.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.01

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