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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.14, 2,170.02 and 676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.14, 2,170.02 and 676.64 is: 1,015.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.14 : 2,170.02 = 676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.14/2,170.02 = 676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.14x = 2,170.02 × 676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.14x = 1,468,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,322.33/1,446.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.34

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