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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.92, 2,508.17 and 806.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.92, 2,508.17 and 806.63 is: 1,209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.92 : 2,508.17 = 806.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.92/2,508.17 = 806.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.92x = 2,508.17 × 806.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.92x = 2,023,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,148.59/1,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.35

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