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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.74, 2,313.48 and 1,229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.74, 2,313.48 and 1,229.26 is: 1,696.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.74 : 2,313.48 = 1,229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.74/2,313.48 = 1,229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.74x = 2,313.48 × 1,229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.74x = 2,843,868.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,868.42/1,676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.07

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