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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.28, 2,503.32 and 848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.28, 2,503.32 and 848.76 is: 1,272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.28 : 2,503.32 = 848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.28/2,503.32 = 848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.28x = 2,503.32 × 848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.28x = 2,124,717.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,717.88/1,670.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.07

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