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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.68, 2,512.76 and 1,060.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.68, 2,512.76 and 1,060.25 is: 1,587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.68 : 2,512.76 = 1,060.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.68/2,512.76 = 1,060.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.68x = 2,512.76 × 1,060.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.68x = 2,664,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,135.92/1,678.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.04

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