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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.61, 2,312.29 and 1,012.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.61, 2,312.29 and 1,012.22 is: 1,396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.61 : 2,312.29 = 1,012.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.61/2,312.29 = 1,012.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.61x = 2,312.29 × 1,012.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.61x = 2,340,546.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,546.18/1,675.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.83

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