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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.18, 2,312.92 and 1,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.18, 2,312.92 and 1,012.92 is: 1,397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.18 : 2,312.92 = 1,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.18/2,312.92 = 1,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.18x = 2,312.92 × 1,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.18x = 2,342,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,802.93/1,676.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.70

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