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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.32, 2,513.02 and 986.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.32, 2,513.02 and 986.82 is: 1,480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.32 : 2,513.02 = 986.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.32/2,513.02 = 986.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.32x = 2,513.02 × 986.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.32x = 2,479,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,898.40/1,675.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.25

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