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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.01, 2,316.24 and 1,089.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.01, 2,316.24 and 1,089.33 is: 1,502.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.01 : 2,316.24 = 1,089.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.01/2,316.24 = 1,089.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.01x = 2,316.24 × 1,089.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.01x = 2,523,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,149.72/1,679.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.76

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