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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.58, 2,317.41 and 1,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.58, 2,317.41 and 1,007.60 is: 1,390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.58 : 2,317.41 = 1,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.58/2,317.41 = 1,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.58x = 2,317.41 × 1,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.58x = 2,335,010.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,010.73/1,679.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.23

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