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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.96, 2,307.68 and 1,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.96, 2,307.68 and 1,232 is: 1,699.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.96 : 2,307.68 = 1,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.96/2,307.68 = 1,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.96x = 2,307.68 × 1,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.96x = 2,843,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,061.76/1,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.42

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