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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.63, 2,517.45 and 1,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.63, 2,517.45 and 1,267.40 is: 1,899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.63 : 2,517.45 = 1,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.63/2,517.45 = 1,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.63x = 2,517.45 × 1,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.63x = 3,190,616.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,616.13/1,679.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.59

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