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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.69, 2,314.10 and 977.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.69, 2,314.10 and 977.93 is: 1,349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.69 : 2,314.10 = 977.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.69/2,314.10 = 977.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.69x = 2,314.10 × 977.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.69x = 2,263,027.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,027.81/1,676.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.70

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