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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.75, 2,307.71 and 1,008.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.75, 2,307.71 and 1,008.46 is: 1,392.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.75 : 2,307.71 = 1,008.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.75/2,307.71 = 1,008.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.75x = 2,307.71 × 1,008.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.75x = 2,327,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,216.65/1,671.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.09

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