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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.88, 2,512.04 and 944.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.88, 2,512.04 and 944.24 is: 1,414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.88 : 2,512.04 = 944.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.88/2,512.04 = 944.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.88x = 2,512.04 × 944.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.88x = 2,371,968.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,968.65/1,676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.51

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