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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.98, 2,506.23 and 807.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.98, 2,506.23 and 807.90 is: 1,210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.98 : 2,506.23 = 807.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.98/2,506.23 = 807.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.98x = 2,506.23 × 807.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.98x = 2,024,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,783.22/1,672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.29

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