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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.42, 2,514.77 and 1,060.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.42, 2,514.77 and 1,060.31 is: 1,591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.42 : 2,514.77 = 1,060.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.42/2,514.77 = 1,060.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.42x = 2,514.77 × 1,060.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.42x = 2,666,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,435.78/1,675.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.50

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