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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.24, 2,506.08 and 977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.24, 2,506.08 and 977.44 is: 1,464.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.24 : 2,506.08 = 977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.24/2,506.08 = 977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.24x = 2,506.08 × 977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.24x = 2,449,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,542.84/1,672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.83

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