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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.64, 2,508.11 and 561.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.64, 2,508.11 and 561.66 is: 842.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.64 : 2,508.11 = 561.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.64/2,508.11 = 561.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.64x = 2,508.11 × 561.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.64x = 1,408,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,702.25/1,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.21

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