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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.45, 2,306.98 and 1,008.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.45, 2,306.98 and 1,008.65 is: 1,391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.45 : 2,306.98 = 1,008.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.45/2,306.98 = 1,008.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.45x = 2,306.98 × 1,008.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.45x = 2,326,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,942.41/1,672.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.34

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