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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.82, 2,313.97 and 959.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.82, 2,313.97 and 959.14 is: 1,323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.82 : 2,313.97 = 959.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.82/2,313.97 = 959.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.82x = 2,313.97 × 959.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.82x = 2,219,421.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,421.19/1,676.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.59

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