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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.82, 2,506.20 and 802.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.82, 2,506.20 and 802.50 is: 1,203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.82 : 2,506.20 = 802.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.82/2,506.20 = 802.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.82x = 2,506.20 × 802.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.82x = 2,011,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,225.50/1,670.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.74

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