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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.27, 2,512.50 and 1,058.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.27, 2,512.50 and 1,058.86 is: 1,588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.27 : 2,512.50 = 1,058.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.27/2,512.50 = 1,058.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.27x = 2,512.50 × 1,058.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.27x = 2,660,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,385.75/1,675.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.03

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