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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.96, 2,176.44 and 670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.96, 2,176.44 and 670.96 is: 1,006.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.96 : 2,176.44 = 670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.96/2,176.44 = 670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.96x = 2,176.44 × 670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.96x = 1,460,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,304.18/1,450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.44

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