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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.22, 2,306.16 and 1,112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.22, 2,306.16 and 1,112.69 is: 1,533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.22 : 2,306.16 = 1,112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.22/2,306.16 = 1,112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.22x = 2,306.16 × 1,112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.22x = 2,566,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,027.55/1,673.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.59

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