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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.52, 2,506.24 and 848.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.52, 2,506.24 and 848.58 is: 1,273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.52 : 2,506.24 = 848.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.52/2,506.24 = 848.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.52x = 2,506.24 × 848.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.52x = 2,126,736.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,736.80/1,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.10

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