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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.40, 2,314.20 and 1,079.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.40, 2,314.20 and 1,079.55 is: 1,490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.40 : 2,314.20 = 1,079.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.40/2,314.20 = 1,079.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.40x = 2,314.20 × 1,079.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.40x = 2,498,294.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,294.61/1,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.27

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