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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.08, 2,307.53 and 1,111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.08, 2,307.53 and 1,111.58 is: 1,534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.08 : 2,307.53 = 1,111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.08/2,307.53 = 1,111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.08x = 2,307.53 × 1,111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.08x = 2,564,987.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,987.10/1,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.01

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