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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.08, 2,513.19 and 945.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.08, 2,513.19 and 945.10 is: 1,416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.08 : 2,513.19 = 945.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.08/2,513.19 = 945.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.08x = 2,513.19 × 945.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.08x = 2,375,222.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,222.55/1,677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.28

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