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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.70, 2,509.11 and 849.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.70, 2,509.11 and 849.87 is: 1,274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.70 : 2,509.11 = 849.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.70/2,509.11 = 849.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.70x = 2,509.11 × 849.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.70x = 2,132,417.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,417.32/1,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.84

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