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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.21, 2,508.24 and 794.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.21, 2,508.24 and 794.07 is: 1,191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.21 : 2,508.24 = 794.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.21/2,508.24 = 794.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.21x = 2,508.24 × 794.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.21x = 1,991,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,718.14/1,672.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.07

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