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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.71, 2,513.31 and 1,057.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.71, 2,513.31 and 1,057.54 is: 1,586.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.71 : 2,513.31 = 1,057.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.71/2,513.31 = 1,057.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.71x = 2,513.31 × 1,057.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.71x = 2,657,925.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,925.86/1,675.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.15

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