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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.82, 2,312.97 and 1,116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.82, 2,312.97 and 1,116.31 is: 1,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.82 : 2,312.97 = 1,116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.82/2,312.97 = 1,116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.82x = 2,312.97 × 1,116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.82x = 2,581,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,991.54/1,675.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.74

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