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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.61, 2,507.98 and 747.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.61, 2,507.98 and 747.80 is: 1,121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.61 : 2,507.98 = 747.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.61/2,507.98 = 747.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.61x = 2,507.98 × 747.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.61x = 1,875,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,471.84/1,671.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.96

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