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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.33, 2,312.12 and 1,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.33, 2,312.12 and 1,012.72 is: 1,397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.33 : 2,312.12 = 1,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.33/2,312.12 = 1,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.33x = 2,312.12 × 1,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.33x = 2,341,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,525.10/1,675.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.65

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