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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.02, 2,307.15 and 925.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.02, 2,307.15 and 925.97 is: 1,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.02 : 2,307.15 = 925.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.02/2,307.15 = 925.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.02x = 2,307.15 × 925.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.02x = 2,136,340.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,340.15/1,672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.70

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