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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.77, 2,501.49 and 847.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.77, 2,501.49 and 847.27 is: 1,268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.77 : 2,501.49 = 847.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.77/2,501.49 = 847.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.77x = 2,501.49 × 847.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.77x = 2,119,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,437.43/1,670.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.54

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