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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.96, 2,306.19 and 1,008.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.96, 2,306.19 and 1,008.12 is: 1,390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.96 : 2,306.19 = 1,008.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.96/2,306.19 = 1,008.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.96x = 2,306.19 × 1,008.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.96x = 2,324,916.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,916.26/1,671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.53

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