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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.52, 2,507.14 and 747.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.52, 2,507.14 and 747.13 is: 1,120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.52 : 2,507.14 = 747.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.52/2,507.14 = 747.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.52x = 2,507.14 × 747.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.52x = 1,873,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,159.51/1,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.63

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