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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672, 2,508.16 and 685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672, 2,508.16 and 685.12 is: 1,027.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672 : 2,508.16 = 685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672/2,508.16 = 685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672x = 2,508.16 × 685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672x = 1,718,390.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,390.58/1,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.75

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