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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.74, 2,511.45 and 1,330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.74, 2,511.45 and 1,330.48 is: 1,992.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.74 : 2,511.45 = 1,330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.74/2,511.45 = 1,330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.74x = 2,511.45 × 1,330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.74x = 3,341,434.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,434.00/1,676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.82

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