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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.94, 2,507.89 and 803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.94, 2,507.89 and 803.62 is: 1,205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.94 : 2,507.89 = 803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.94/2,507.89 = 803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.94x = 2,507.89 × 803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.94x = 2,015,390.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,390.56/1,671.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.42

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