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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679, 2,317.02 and 943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679, 2,317.02 and 943 is: 1,301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679 : 2,317.02 = 943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679/2,317.02 = 943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679x = 2,317.02 × 943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679x = 2,184,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,949.86/1,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.34

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