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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.64, 2,317.35 and 1,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.64, 2,317.35 and 1,016.24 is: 1,402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.64 : 2,317.35 = 1,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.64/2,317.35 = 1,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.64x = 2,317.35 × 1,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.64x = 2,354,983.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,983.76/1,679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.08

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