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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.63, 2,519.45 and 914.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.63, 2,519.45 and 914.99 is: 1,372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.63 : 2,519.45 = 914.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.63/2,519.45 = 914.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.63x = 2,519.45 × 914.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.63x = 2,305,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,266.98/1,679.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.49

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