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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.31, 2,519.16 and 813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.31, 2,519.16 and 813 is: 1,219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.31 : 2,519.16 = 813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.31/2,519.16 = 813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.31x = 2,519.16 × 813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.31x = 2,048,077.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,077.08/1,679.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.59

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