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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.16, 2,311.92 and 1,281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.16, 2,311.92 and 1,281.48 is: 1,768.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.16 : 2,311.92 = 1,281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.16/2,311.92 = 1,281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.16x = 2,311.92 × 1,281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.16x = 2,962,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,679.24/1,675.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.59

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