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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.41, 2,511.08 and 943.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.41, 2,511.08 and 943.46 is: 1,414.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.41 : 2,511.08 = 943.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.41/2,511.08 = 943.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.41x = 2,511.08 × 943.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.41x = 2,369,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,086.26/1,675.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.03

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