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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.67, 2,312.39 and 1,079.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.67, 2,312.39 and 1,079.27 is: 1,488.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.67 : 2,312.39 = 1,079.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.67/2,312.39 = 1,079.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.67x = 2,312.39 × 1,079.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.67x = 2,495,676.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,676.20/1,676.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.47

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