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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.95, 2,508.94 and 632.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.95, 2,508.94 and 632.21 is: 948.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.95 : 2,508.94 = 632.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.95/2,508.94 = 632.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.95x = 2,508.94 × 632.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.95x = 1,586,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,165.20/1,672.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.12

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