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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.26, 2,512.72 and 1,130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.26, 2,512.72 and 1,130.94 is: 1,696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.26 : 2,512.72 = 1,130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.26/2,512.72 = 1,130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.26x = 2,512.72 × 1,130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.26x = 2,841,735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,735.56/1,675.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.30

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