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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.64, 2,318.02 and 1,207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.64, 2,318.02 and 1,207.58 is: 1,666.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.64 : 2,318.02 = 1,207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.64/2,318.02 = 1,207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.64x = 2,318.02 × 1,207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.64x = 2,799,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,194.59/1,679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.54

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