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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.39, 2,507.36 and 849.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.39, 2,507.36 and 849.33 is: 1,274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.39 : 2,507.36 = 849.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.39/2,507.36 = 849.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.39x = 2,507.36 × 849.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.39x = 2,129,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,571.82/1,671.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.13

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