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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.90, 2,507.56 and 747.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.90, 2,507.56 and 747.66 is: 1,120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.90 : 2,507.56 = 747.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.90/2,507.56 = 747.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.90x = 2,507.56 × 747.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.90x = 1,874,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,802.31/1,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.69

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