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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.36, 2,508.66 and 806.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.36, 2,508.66 and 806.28 is: 1,210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.36 : 2,508.66 = 806.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.36/2,508.66 = 806.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.36x = 2,508.66 × 806.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.36x = 2,022,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,682.38/1,671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.20

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