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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.37, 2,308.15 and 964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.37, 2,308.15 and 964.08 is: 1,330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.37 : 2,308.15 = 964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.37/2,308.15 = 964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.37x = 2,308.15 × 964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.37x = 2,225,241.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,241.25/1,672.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.60

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