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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.10, 2,512.94 and 1,126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.10, 2,512.94 and 1,126.92 is: 1,689.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.10 : 2,512.94 = 1,126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.10/2,512.94 = 1,126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.10x = 2,512.94 × 1,126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.10x = 2,831,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,876.71/1,676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.56

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