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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.53, 2,513.38 and 798.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.53, 2,513.38 and 798.54 is: 1,197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.53 : 2,513.38 = 798.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.53/2,513.38 = 798.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.53x = 2,513.38 × 798.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.53x = 2,007,034.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,034.47/1,676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.14

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