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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.65, 2,308.12 and 964.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.65, 2,308.12 and 964.15 is: 1,330.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.65 : 2,308.12 = 964.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.65/2,308.12 = 964.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.65x = 2,308.12 × 964.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.65x = 2,225,381.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,381.41/1,672.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.45

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