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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.31, 2,313.31 and 1,013.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.31, 2,313.31 and 1,013.03 is: 1,397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.31 : 2,313.31 = 1,013.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.31/2,313.31 = 1,013.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.31x = 2,313.31 × 1,013.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.31x = 2,343,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,452.43/1,676.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.98

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