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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.49, 2,319.90 and 1,291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.49, 2,319.90 and 1,291.32 is: 1,783.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.49 : 2,319.90 = 1,291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.49/2,319.90 = 1,291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.49x = 2,319.90 × 1,291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.49x = 2,995,733.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,733.27/1,679.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.72

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