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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.54, 2,514.06 and 896.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.54, 2,514.06 and 896.36 is: 1,344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.54 : 2,514.06 = 896.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.54/2,514.06 = 896.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.54x = 2,514.06 × 896.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.54x = 2,253,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,490.25/1,676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.14

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