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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.76, 2,505.96 and 849.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.76, 2,505.96 and 849.56 is: 1,274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.76 : 2,505.96 = 849.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.76/2,505.96 = 849.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.76x = 2,505.96 × 849.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.76x = 2,128,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,950.85/1,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.24

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