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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.53, 2,312.24 and 976.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.53, 2,312.24 and 976.91 is: 1,348.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.53 : 2,312.24 = 976.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.53/2,312.24 = 976.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.53x = 2,312.24 × 976.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.53x = 2,258,833.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,833.93/1,675.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.13

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