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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.69, 2,507.87 and 735.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.69, 2,507.87 and 735.18 is: 1,102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.69 : 2,507.87 = 735.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.69/2,507.87 = 735.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.69x = 2,507.87 × 735.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.69x = 1,843,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,735.87/1,672.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.26

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