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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.84, 2,507.70 and 631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.84, 2,507.70 and 631.80 is: 947.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.84 : 2,507.70 = 631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.84/2,507.70 = 631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.84x = 2,507.70 × 631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.84x = 1,584,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,364.86/1,671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.68

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