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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.74, 2,509.95 and 1,329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.74, 2,509.95 and 1,329.48 is: 1,991.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.74 : 2,509.95 = 1,329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.74/2,509.95 = 1,329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.74x = 2,509.95 × 1,329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.74x = 3,336,928.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,928.33/1,675.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.32

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