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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.68, 2,316.36 and 1,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.68, 2,316.36 and 1,090 is: 1,503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.68 : 2,316.36 = 1,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.68/2,316.36 = 1,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.68x = 2,316.36 × 1,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.68x = 2,524,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,832.40/1,679.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.16

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