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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.53, 2,516.13 and 1,190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.53, 2,516.13 and 1,190.34 is: 1,787.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.53 : 2,516.13 = 1,190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.53/2,516.13 = 1,190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.53x = 2,516.13 × 1,190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.53x = 2,995,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,050.18/1,675.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.52

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