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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.76, 2,519.79 and 1,031.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.76, 2,519.79 and 1,031.14 is: 1,544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.76 : 2,519.79 = 1,031.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.76/2,519.79 = 1,031.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.76x = 2,519.79 × 1,031.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.76x = 2,598,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,256.26/1,681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.96

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