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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.64, 2,508.28 and 806.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.64, 2,508.28 and 806.02 is: 1,209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.64 : 2,508.28 = 806.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.64/2,508.28 = 806.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.64x = 2,508.28 × 806.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.64x = 2,021,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,723.85/1,671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.43

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