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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.28, 2,311.76 and 1,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.28, 2,311.76 and 1,086.20 is: 1,497.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.28 : 2,311.76 = 1,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.28/2,311.76 = 1,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.28x = 2,311.76 × 1,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.28x = 2,511,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,033.71/1,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.98

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