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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.60, 2,315.97 and 1,288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.60, 2,315.97 and 1,288.48 is: 1,779.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.60 : 2,315.97 = 1,288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.60/2,315.97 = 1,288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.60x = 2,315.97 × 1,288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.60x = 2,984,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,063.00/1,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.83

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