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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.55, 2,313.50 and 977.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.55, 2,313.50 and 977.97 is: 1,349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.55 : 2,313.50 = 977.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.55/2,313.50 = 977.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.55x = 2,313.50 × 977.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.55x = 2,262,528.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,528.71/1,676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.51

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