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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.21, 2,517.84 and 508.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.21, 2,517.84 and 508.86 is: 762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.21 : 2,517.84 = 508.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.21/2,517.84 = 508.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.21x = 2,517.84 × 508.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.21x = 1,281,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,228.06/1,679.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.99

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