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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.32, 2,317.56 and 1,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.32, 2,317.56 and 1,050.24 is: 1,449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.32 : 2,317.56 = 1,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.32/2,317.56 = 1,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.32x = 2,317.56 × 1,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.32x = 2,433,994.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,994.21/1,679.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.39

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