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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.33, 2,504.84 and 1,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.33, 2,504.84 and 1,183.90 is: 1,773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.33 : 2,504.84 = 1,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.33/2,504.84 = 1,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.33x = 2,504.84 × 1,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.33x = 2,965,476.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,476.77/1,672.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.26

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