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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.96, 2,512.08 and 800.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.96, 2,512.08 and 800.32 is: 1,198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.96 : 2,512.08 = 800.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.96/2,512.08 = 800.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.96x = 2,512.08 × 800.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.96x = 2,010,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,467.87/1,676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.88

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