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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.63, 2,511.39 and 1,263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.63, 2,511.39 and 1,263.46 is: 1,893.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.63 : 2,511.39 = 1,263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.63/2,511.39 = 1,263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.63x = 2,511.39 × 1,263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.63x = 3,173,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,040.81/1,675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.64

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