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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.53, 2,314.41 and 1,117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.53, 2,314.41 and 1,117.93 is: 1,543.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.53 : 2,314.41 = 1,117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.53/2,314.41 = 1,117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.53x = 2,314.41 × 1,117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.53x = 2,587,348.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,348.37/1,676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.28

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