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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.51, 2,317.79 and 933.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.51, 2,317.79 and 933.54 is: 1,288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.51 : 2,317.79 = 933.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.51/2,317.79 = 933.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.51x = 2,317.79 × 933.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.51x = 2,163,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,749.68/1,679.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.32

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