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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.31, 2,506.73 and 631.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.31, 2,506.73 and 631.58 is: 946.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.31 : 2,506.73 = 631.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.31/2,506.73 = 631.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.31x = 2,506.73 × 631.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.31x = 1,583,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,184.84/1,672.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.71

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