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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.48, 2,314.04 and 1,087.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.48, 2,314.04 and 1,087.07 is: 1,500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.48 : 2,314.04 = 1,087.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.48/2,314.04 = 1,087.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.48x = 2,314.04 × 1,087.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.48x = 2,515,506.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,506.46/1,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.47

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