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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.87, 2,314.19 and 1,013.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.87, 2,314.19 and 1,013.75 is: 1,399.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.87 : 2,314.19 = 1,013.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.87/2,314.19 = 1,013.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.87x = 2,314.19 × 1,013.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.87x = 2,345,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,993.47/1,676.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.04

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