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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.84, 2,507.28 and 1,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.84, 2,507.28 and 1,023.52 is: 1,531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.84 : 2,507.28 = 1,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.84/2,507.28 = 1,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.84x = 2,507.28 × 1,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.84x = 2,566,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,251.23/1,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.32

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