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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.63, 2,505.39 and 1,259.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.63, 2,505.39 and 1,259.46 is: 1,887.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.63 : 2,505.39 = 1,259.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.63/2,505.39 = 1,259.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.63x = 2,505.39 × 1,259.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.63x = 3,155,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,438.49/1,671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.64

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