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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.99, 2,507.50 and 849.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.99, 2,507.50 and 849.85 is: 1,275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.99 : 2,507.50 = 849.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.99/2,507.50 = 849.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.99x = 2,507.50 × 849.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.99x = 2,130,998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,998.88/1,670.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.29

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