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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.09, 2,307.71 and 963.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.09, 2,307.71 and 963.91 is: 1,330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.09 : 2,307.71 = 963.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.09/2,307.71 = 963.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.09x = 2,307.71 × 963.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.09x = 2,224,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,424.75/1,672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.33

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