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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.17, 2,508.12 and 747.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.17, 2,508.12 and 747.69 is: 1,121.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.17 : 2,508.12 = 747.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.17/2,508.12 = 747.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.17x = 2,508.12 × 747.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.17x = 1,875,296.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,296.24/1,672.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.47

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