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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.72, 2,313.53 and 1,013.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.72, 2,313.53 and 1,013.45 is: 1,398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.72 : 2,313.53 = 1,013.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.72/2,313.53 = 1,013.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.72x = 2,313.53 × 1,013.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.72x = 2,344,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,630.34/1,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.34

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