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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.16, 2,512.56 and 1,127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.16, 2,512.56 and 1,127.04 is: 1,689.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.16 : 2,512.56 = 1,127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.16/2,512.56 = 1,127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.16x = 2,512.56 × 1,127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.16x = 2,831,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,755.62/1,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.43

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