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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.47, 2,511.36 and 1,263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.47, 2,511.36 and 1,263.29 is: 1,893.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.47 : 2,511.36 = 1,263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.47/2,511.36 = 1,263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.47x = 2,511.36 × 1,263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.47x = 3,172,563.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,563.42/1,675.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.54

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