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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671, 2,306.52 and 1,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671, 2,306.52 and 1,050 is: 1,449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671 : 2,306.52 = 1,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671/2,306.52 = 1,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671x = 2,306.52 × 1,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671x = 2,421,846
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,846/1,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.34

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