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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.01, 2,307.32 and 925.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.01, 2,307.32 and 925.97 is: 1,277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.01 : 2,307.32 = 925.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.01/2,307.32 = 925.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.01x = 2,307.32 × 925.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.01x = 2,136,509.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,509.10/1,672.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.81

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