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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.82, 2,316.03 and 979.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.82, 2,316.03 and 979.79 is: 1,351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.82 : 2,316.03 = 979.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.82/2,316.03 = 979.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.82x = 2,316.03 × 979.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.82x = 2,269,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,223.03/1,678.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.68

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