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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.39, 2,307.62 and 1,075.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.39, 2,307.62 and 1,075.02 is: 1,483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.39 : 2,307.62 = 1,075.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.39/2,307.62 = 1,075.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.39x = 2,307.62 × 1,075.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.39x = 2,480,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,731.69/1,672.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.34

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