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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.58, 2,507.50 and 631.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.58, 2,507.50 and 631.99 is: 947.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.58 : 2,507.50 = 631.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.58/2,507.50 = 631.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.58x = 2,507.50 × 631.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.58x = 1,584,722.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,722.77/1,672.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.47

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