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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.86, 2,307.96 and 1,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.86, 2,307.96 and 1,083 is: 1,494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.86 : 2,307.96 = 1,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.86/2,307.96 = 1,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.86x = 2,307.96 × 1,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.86x = 2,499,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,520.68/1,672.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.16

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