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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.64, 2,505.33 and 747.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.64, 2,505.33 and 747.16 is: 1,119.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.64 : 2,505.33 = 747.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.64/2,505.33 = 747.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.64x = 2,505.33 × 747.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.64x = 1,871,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,876.10/1,671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.79

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