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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.17, 2,317.31 and 1,090.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.17, 2,317.31 and 1,090.73 is: 1,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.17 : 2,317.31 = 1,090.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.17/2,317.31 = 1,090.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.17x = 2,317.31 × 1,090.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.17x = 2,527,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,554.19/1,679.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.24

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