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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.72, 2,507.98 and 501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.72, 2,507.98 and 501.72 is: 752.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.72 : 2,507.98 = 501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.72/2,507.98 = 501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.72x = 2,507.98 × 501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.72x = 1,258,294.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,294.01/1,671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.70

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