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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.16, 2,310.66 and 1,177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.16, 2,310.66 and 1,177.29 is: 1,622.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.16 : 2,310.66 = 1,177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.16/2,310.66 = 1,177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.16x = 2,310.66 × 1,177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.16x = 2,720,316.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,316.91/1,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.95

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