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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.20, 2,508.71 and 806.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.20, 2,508.71 and 806.31 is: 1,209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.20 : 2,508.71 = 806.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.20/2,508.71 = 806.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.20x = 2,508.71 × 806.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.20x = 2,022,793.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,793.93/1,672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.66

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