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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.59, 2,503.49 and 939.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.59, 2,503.49 and 939.63 is: 1,406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.59 : 2,503.49 = 939.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.59/2,503.49 = 939.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.59x = 2,503.49 × 939.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.59x = 2,352,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,349.61/1,672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.41

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