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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.62, 2,514.72 and 1,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.62, 2,514.72 and 1,059.80 is: 1,589.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.62 : 2,514.72 = 1,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.62/2,514.72 = 1,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.62x = 2,514.72 × 1,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.62x = 2,665,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,100.26/1,676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.57

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