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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.50, 2,316.36 and 979.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.50, 2,316.36 and 979.92 is: 1,352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.50 : 2,316.36 = 979.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.50/2,316.36 = 979.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.50x = 2,316.36 × 979.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.50x = 2,269,847.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,847.49/1,678.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.31

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