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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.98, 2,504.73 and 806.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.98, 2,504.73 and 806.90 is: 1,208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.98 : 2,504.73 = 806.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.98/2,504.73 = 806.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.98x = 2,504.73 × 806.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.98x = 2,021,066.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,066.64/1,671.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.79

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