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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.70, 2,516.82 and 1,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.70, 2,516.82 and 1,029.06 is: 1,541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.70 : 2,516.82 = 1,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.70/2,516.82 = 1,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.70x = 2,516.82 × 1,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.70x = 2,589,958.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,958.79/1,679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.92

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