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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.72, 2,308.62 and 1,009.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.72, 2,308.62 and 1,009.62 is: 1,393.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.72 : 2,308.62 = 1,009.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.72/2,308.62 = 1,009.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.72x = 2,308.62 × 1,009.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.72x = 2,330,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,828.92/1,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.44

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