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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.62, 2,519.79 and 569.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.62, 2,519.79 and 569.14 is: 853.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.62 : 2,519.79 = 569.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.62/2,519.79 = 569.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.62x = 2,519.79 × 569.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.62x = 1,434,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,113.28/1,679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.83

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