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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.95, 2,509.46 and 850.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.95, 2,509.46 and 850.79 is: 1,276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.95 : 2,509.46 = 850.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.95/2,509.46 = 850.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.95x = 2,509.46 × 850.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.95x = 2,135,006.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,006.67/1,671.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.96

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