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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.50, 2,313.03 and 968.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.50, 2,313.03 and 968.25 is: 1,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.50 : 2,313.03 = 968.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.50/2,313.03 = 968.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.50x = 2,313.03 × 968.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.50x = 2,239,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,590.83/1,676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.87

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