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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.32, 2,504.80 and 747.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.32, 2,504.80 and 747.16 is: 1,119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.32 : 2,504.80 = 747.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.32/2,504.80 = 747.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.32x = 2,504.80 × 747.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.32x = 1,871,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,486.37/1,671.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.77

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