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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.32, 2,508.48 and 851.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.32, 2,508.48 and 851.16 is: 1,276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.32 : 2,508.48 = 851.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.32/2,508.48 = 851.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.32x = 2,508.48 × 851.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.32x = 2,135,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,117.84/1,672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.74

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