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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.39, 2,507.82 and 850.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.39, 2,507.82 and 850.51 is: 1,275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.39 : 2,507.82 = 850.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.39/2,507.82 = 850.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.39x = 2,507.82 × 850.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.39x = 2,132,925.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,925.99/1,672.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.38

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