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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.16, 2,514.60 and 1,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.16, 2,514.60 and 1,060.56 is: 1,591.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.16 : 2,514.60 = 1,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.16/2,514.60 = 1,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.16x = 2,514.60 × 1,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.16x = 2,666,884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,884.18/1,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.07

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