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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.91, 2,307.22 and 1,254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.91, 2,307.22 and 1,254.25 is: 1,729.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.91 : 2,307.22 = 1,254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.91/2,307.22 = 1,254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.91x = 2,307.22 × 1,254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.91x = 2,893,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,830.69/1,672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.82

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