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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.63, 2,311.35 and 1,045.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.63, 2,311.35 and 1,045.02 is: 1,442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.63 : 2,311.35 = 1,045.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.63/2,311.35 = 1,045.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.63x = 2,311.35 × 1,045.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.63x = 2,415,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,406.98/1,674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.35

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