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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.72, 2,313.96 and 1,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.72, 2,313.96 and 1,262 is: 1,741.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.72 : 2,313.96 = 1,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.72/2,313.96 = 1,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.72x = 2,313.96 × 1,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.72x = 2,920,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,217.52/1,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.63

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