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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.76, 2,519.78 and 447.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.76, 2,519.78 and 447.14 is: 670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.76 : 2,519.78 = 447.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.76/2,519.78 = 447.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.76x = 2,519.78 × 447.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.76x = 1,126,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,698.49/1,679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.75

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