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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.68, 2,304.78 and 1,146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.68, 2,304.78 and 1,146.80 is: 1,581.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.68 : 2,304.78 = 1,146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.68/2,304.78 = 1,146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.68x = 2,304.78 × 1,146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.68x = 2,643,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,121.70/1,671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.12

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