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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.46, 2,317.68 and 1,016.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.46, 2,317.68 and 1,016.17 is: 1,402.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.46 : 2,317.68 = 1,016.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.46/2,317.68 = 1,016.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.46x = 2,317.68 × 1,016.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.46x = 2,355,151.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,151.09/1,679.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.33

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