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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.71, 2,308.01 and 926.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.71, 2,308.01 and 926.63 is: 1,278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.71 : 2,308.01 = 926.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.71/2,308.01 = 926.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.71x = 2,308.01 × 926.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.71x = 2,138,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,679.39/1,672.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.57

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