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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.29, 2,306.35 and 1,253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.29, 2,306.35 and 1,253.62 is: 1,728.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.29 : 2,306.35 = 1,253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.29/2,306.35 = 1,253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.29x = 2,306.35 × 1,253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.29x = 2,891,286.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,286.49/1,672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.94

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