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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.42, 2,512.20 and 944.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.42, 2,512.20 and 944.45 is: 1,415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.42 : 2,512.20 = 944.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.42/2,512.20 = 944.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.42x = 2,512.20 × 944.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.42x = 2,372,634.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,634.73/1,676.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.30

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