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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.74, 2,469.52 and 671.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.74, 2,469.52 and 671.77 is: 1,008.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.74 : 2,469.52 = 671.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.74/2,469.52 = 671.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.74x = 2,469.52 × 671.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.74x = 1,658,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,953.38/1,645.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.03

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