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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.63, 2,318.13 and 1,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.63, 2,318.13 and 1,050.80 is: 1,450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.63 : 2,318.13 = 1,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.63/2,318.13 = 1,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.63x = 2,318.13 × 1,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.63x = 2,435,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,891.00/1,679.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.25

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