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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.40, 2,176.80 and 671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.40, 2,176.80 and 671.60 is: 1,007.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.40 : 2,176.80 = 671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.40/2,176.80 = 671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.40x = 2,176.80 × 671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.40x = 1,461,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,938.88/1,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.96

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