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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.26, 2,307.50 and 964.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.26, 2,307.50 and 964.13 is: 1,330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.26 : 2,307.50 = 964.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.26/2,307.50 = 964.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.26x = 2,307.50 × 964.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.26x = 2,224,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,716.50/1,672.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.37

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