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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.85, 2,512.56 and 1,126.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.85, 2,512.56 and 1,126.67 is: 1,689.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.85 : 2,512.56 = 1,126.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.85/2,512.56 = 1,126.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.85x = 2,512.56 × 1,126.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.85x = 2,830,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,825.98/1,675.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.19

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