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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.92, 2,304.79 and 1,272.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.92, 2,304.79 and 1,272.89 is: 1,754.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.92 : 2,304.79 = 1,272.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.92/2,304.79 = 1,272.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.92x = 2,304.79 × 1,272.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.92x = 2,933,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,727.05/1,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.71

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