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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.44, 2,507.66 and 501.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.44, 2,507.66 and 501.49 is: 752.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.44 : 2,507.66 = 501.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.44/2,507.66 = 501.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.44x = 2,507.66 × 501.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.44x = 1,257,568.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,568.92/1,671.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.39

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