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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.91, 2,306.14 and 1,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.91, 2,306.14 and 1,008.32 is: 1,390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.91 : 2,306.14 = 1,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.91/2,306.14 = 1,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.91x = 2,306.14 × 1,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.91x = 2,325,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,313.03/1,671.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.81

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