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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.70, 2,511.35 and 851.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.70, 2,511.35 and 851.53 is: 1,278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.70 : 2,511.35 = 851.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.70/2,511.35 = 851.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.70x = 2,511.35 × 851.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.70x = 2,138,485.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,485.72/1,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.46

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