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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.77, 2,502.99 and 848.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.77, 2,502.99 and 848.27 is: 1,270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.77 : 2,502.99 = 848.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.77/2,502.99 = 848.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.77x = 2,502.99 × 848.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.77x = 2,123,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,211.33/1,671.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.04

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