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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.75, 2,311.36 and 976.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.75, 2,311.36 and 976.13 is: 1,347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.75 : 2,311.36 = 976.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.75/2,311.36 = 976.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.75x = 2,311.36 × 976.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.75x = 2,256,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,173.84/1,674.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.17

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