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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.38, 2,508.84 and 806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.38, 2,508.84 and 806.58 is: 1,210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.38 : 2,508.84 = 806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.38/2,508.84 = 806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.38x = 2,508.84 × 806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.38x = 2,023,580.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,580.17/1,672.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.00

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