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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.40, 2,312.64 and 977.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.40, 2,312.64 and 977.64 is: 1,348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.40 : 2,312.64 = 977.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.40/2,312.64 = 977.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.40x = 2,312.64 × 977.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.40x = 2,260,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,929.37/1,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.68

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