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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.22, 2,514.93 and 854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.22, 2,514.93 and 854.88 is: 1,282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.22 : 2,514.93 = 854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.22/2,514.93 = 854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.22x = 2,514.93 × 854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.22x = 2,149,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,963.36/1,676.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.63

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