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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.46, 2,513.84 and 983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.46, 2,513.84 and 983.28 is: 1,474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.46 : 2,513.84 = 983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.46/2,513.84 = 983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.46x = 2,513.84 × 983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.46x = 2,471,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,803.68/1,676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.42

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