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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.35, 2,508.87 and 1,055.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.35, 2,508.87 and 1,055.33 is: 1,583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.35 : 2,508.87 = 1,055.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.35/2,508.87 = 1,055.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.35x = 2,508.87 × 1,055.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.35x = 2,647,686.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,686.60/1,672.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.22

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