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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.13, 2,499.54 and 976.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.13, 2,499.54 and 976.06 is: 1,459.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.13 : 2,499.54 = 976.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.13/2,499.54 = 976.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.13x = 2,499.54 × 976.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.13x = 2,439,701.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,701.01/1,671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.91

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