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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.08, 2,307.74 and 1,009.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.08, 2,307.74 and 1,009.03 is: 1,392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.08 : 2,307.74 = 1,009.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.08/2,307.74 = 1,009.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.08x = 2,307.74 × 1,009.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.08x = 2,328,578.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,578.89/1,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.62

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