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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.54, 2,312.70 and 1,045.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.54, 2,312.70 and 1,045.70 is: 1,443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.54 : 2,312.70 = 1,045.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.54/2,312.70 = 1,045.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.54x = 2,312.70 × 1,045.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.54x = 2,418,390.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,390.39/1,675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.35

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