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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.76, 2,314.12 and 1,211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.76, 2,314.12 and 1,211.28 is: 1,671.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.76 : 2,314.12 = 1,211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.76/2,314.12 = 1,211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.76x = 2,314.12 × 1,211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.76x = 2,803,047.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,047.27/1,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.70

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