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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.31, 2,519.64 and 754.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.31, 2,519.64 and 754.22 is: 1,131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.31 : 2,519.64 = 754.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.31/2,519.64 = 754.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.31x = 2,519.64 × 754.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.31x = 1,900,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,362.88/1,679.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.63

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