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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.66, 2,508.77 and 1,126.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.66, 2,508.77 and 1,126.00 is: 1,687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.66 : 2,508.77 = 1,126.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.66/2,508.77 = 1,126.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.66x = 2,508.77 × 1,126.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.66x = 2,824,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,880.97/1,673.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.84

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