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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.54, 2,506.26 and 849.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.54, 2,506.26 and 849.58 is: 1,273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.54 : 2,506.26 = 849.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.54/2,506.26 = 849.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.54x = 2,506.26 × 849.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.54x = 2,129,268.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,268.37/1,672.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.07

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