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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.30, 2,318.52 and 1,082.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.30, 2,318.52 and 1,082.06 is: 1,493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.30 : 2,318.52 = 1,082.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.30/2,318.52 = 1,082.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.30x = 2,318.52 × 1,082.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.30x = 2,508,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,777.75/1,679.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.94

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