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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.78, 2,318.35 and 1,209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.78, 2,318.35 and 1,209.23 is: 1,668.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.78 : 2,318.35 = 1,209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.78/2,318.35 = 1,209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.78x = 2,318.35 × 1,209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.78x = 2,803,411.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,411.32/1,679.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.92

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