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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.53, 2,313.72 and 968.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.53, 2,313.72 and 968.51 is: 1,336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.53 : 2,313.72 = 968.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.53/2,313.72 = 968.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.53x = 2,313.72 × 968.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.53x = 2,240,860.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,860.96/1,676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.61

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