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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.97, 2,479.80 and 679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.97, 2,479.80 and 679.16 is: 1,018.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.97 : 2,479.80 = 679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.97/2,479.80 = 679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.97x = 2,479.80 × 679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.97x = 1,684,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,180.97/1,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.88

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