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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.30, 2,514.75 and 946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.30, 2,514.75 and 946.28 is: 1,419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.30 : 2,514.75 = 946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.30/2,514.75 = 946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.30x = 2,514.75 × 946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.30x = 2,379,660.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,660.37/1,676.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.60

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