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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.53, 2,315.10 and 969.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.53, 2,315.10 and 969.51 is: 1,337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.53 : 2,315.10 = 969.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.53/2,315.10 = 969.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.53x = 2,315.10 × 969.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.53x = 2,244,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,512.60/1,677.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.99

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