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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.72, 2,507.18 and 631.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.72, 2,507.18 and 631.82 is: 947.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.72 : 2,507.18 = 631.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.72/2,507.18 = 631.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.72x = 2,507.18 × 631.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.72x = 1,584,070.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,070.77/1,671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.57

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