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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.24, 2,316.40 and 1,015.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.24, 2,316.40 and 1,015.68 is: 1,401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.24 : 2,316.40 = 1,015.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.24/2,316.40 = 1,015.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.24x = 2,316.40 × 1,015.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.24x = 2,352,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,721.15/1,679.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.06

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