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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.26, 2,312.34 and 1,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.26, 2,312.34 and 1,012 is: 1,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.26 : 2,312.34 = 1,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.26/2,312.34 = 1,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.26x = 2,312.34 × 1,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.26x = 2,340,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,088.08/1,675.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.85

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