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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.58, 2,312.14 and 957.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.58, 2,312.14 and 957.77 is: 1,321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.58 : 2,312.14 = 957.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.58/2,312.14 = 957.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.58x = 2,312.14 × 957.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.58x = 2,214,501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,501.71/1,675.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.63

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