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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.91, 2,479.36 and 679.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.91, 2,479.36 and 679.03 is: 1,018.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.91 : 2,479.36 = 679.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.91/2,479.36 = 679.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.91x = 2,479.36 × 679.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.91x = 1,683,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,567.14/1,652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.55

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