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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.83, 2,311.70 and 1,053.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.83, 2,311.70 and 1,053.75 is: 1,453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.83 : 2,311.70 = 1,053.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.83/2,311.70 = 1,053.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.83x = 2,311.70 × 1,053.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.83x = 2,435,948.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,948.61/1,675.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.58

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