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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671, 2,508.92 and 1,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671, 2,508.92 and 1,019.76 is: 1,531.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671 : 2,508.92 = 1,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671/2,508.92 = 1,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671x = 2,508.92 × 1,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671x = 2,558,496.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,496.26/1,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.12

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