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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.92, 2,511.58 and 895.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.92, 2,511.58 and 895.54 is: 1,341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.92 : 2,511.58 = 895.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.92/2,511.58 = 895.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.92x = 2,511.58 × 895.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.92x = 2,249,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,220.35/1,676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.28

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