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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.70, 2,312.49 and 1,012.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.70, 2,312.49 and 1,012.43 is: 1,397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.70 : 2,312.49 = 1,012.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.70/2,312.49 = 1,012.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.70x = 2,312.49 × 1,012.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.70x = 2,341,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,234.25/1,675.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.17

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