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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.34, 2,408.12 and 679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.34, 2,408.12 and 679.98 is: 1,020.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.34 : 2,408.12 = 679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.34/2,408.12 = 679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.34x = 2,408.12 × 679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.34x = 1,637,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,473.44/1,605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.02

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