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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.76, 2,304.96 and 1,278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.76, 2,304.96 and 1,278.16 is: 1,762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.76 : 2,304.96 = 1,278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.76/2,304.96 = 1,278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.76x = 2,304.96 × 1,278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.76x = 2,946,107.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,107.67/1,671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.28

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