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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.64, 2,520.18 and 814.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.64, 2,520.18 and 814.68 is: 1,222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.64 : 2,520.18 = 814.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.64/2,520.18 = 814.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.64x = 2,520.18 × 814.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.64x = 2,053,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,140.24/1,679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.37

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