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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.41, 2,312.07 and 977.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.41, 2,312.07 and 977.19 is: 1,348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.41 : 2,312.07 = 977.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.41/2,312.07 = 977.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.41x = 2,312.07 × 977.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.41x = 2,259,331.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,331.68/1,675.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.52

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