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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.84, 2,509.20 and 632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.84, 2,509.20 and 632.80 is: 949.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.84 : 2,509.20 = 632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.84/2,509.20 = 632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.84x = 2,509.20 × 632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.84x = 1,587,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,821.76/1,672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.18

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