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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.92, 2,314.68 and 1,181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.92, 2,314.68 and 1,181.01 is: 1,630.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.92 : 2,314.68 = 1,181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.92/2,314.68 = 1,181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.92x = 2,314.68 × 1,181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.92x = 2,733,660.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,660.23/1,676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.17

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