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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.41, 2,513.46 and 853.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.41, 2,513.46 and 853.09 is: 1,279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.41 : 2,513.46 = 853.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.41/2,513.46 = 853.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.41x = 2,513.46 × 853.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.41x = 2,144,204.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,204.51/1,676.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.05

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