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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.79, 2,169.77 and 676.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.79, 2,169.77 and 676.83 is: 1,015.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.79 : 2,169.77 = 676.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.79/2,169.77 = 676.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.79x = 2,169.77 × 676.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.79x = 1,468,562.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,562.04/1,445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.75

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