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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.43, 2,512.91 and 1,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.43, 2,512.91 and 1,009.97 is: 1,511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.43 : 2,512.91 = 1,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.43/2,512.91 = 1,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.43x = 2,512.91 × 1,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.43x = 2,537,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,963.71/1,679.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.21

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