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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.52, 2,519.34 and 706.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.52, 2,519.34 and 706.31 is: 1,059.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.52 : 2,519.34 = 706.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.52/2,519.34 = 706.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.52x = 2,519.34 × 706.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.52x = 1,779,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,422.44/1,679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.48

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