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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.17, 2,312.51 and 1,046.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.17, 2,312.51 and 1,046.46 is: 1,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.17 : 2,312.51 = 1,046.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.17/2,312.51 = 1,046.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.17x = 2,312.51 × 1,046.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.17x = 2,419,937.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,937.65/1,676.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.73

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