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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.83, 2,507.88 and 632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.83, 2,507.88 and 632.24 is: 947.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.83 : 2,507.88 = 632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.83/2,507.88 = 632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.83x = 2,507.88 × 632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.83x = 1,585,578.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,578.89/1,672.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.84

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