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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.54, 2,504.76 and 848.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.54, 2,504.76 and 848.58 is: 1,271.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.54 : 2,504.76 = 848.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.54/2,504.76 = 848.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.54x = 2,504.76 × 848.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.54x = 2,125,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,489.24/1,671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.58

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