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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.04, 2,514.06 and 946.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.04, 2,514.06 and 946.23 is: 1,419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.04 : 2,514.06 = 946.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.04/2,514.06 = 946.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.04x = 2,514.06 × 946.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.04x = 2,378,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,878.99/1,676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.35

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