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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.43, 2,514.42 and 1,267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.43, 2,514.42 and 1,267.26 is: 1,897.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.43 : 2,514.42 = 1,267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.43/2,514.42 = 1,267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.43x = 2,514.42 × 1,267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.43x = 3,186,423.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,423.89/1,679.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.32

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