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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.14, 2,509.98 and 851.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.14, 2,509.98 and 851.08 is: 1,276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.14 : 2,509.98 = 851.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.14/2,509.98 = 851.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.14x = 2,509.98 × 851.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.14x = 2,136,193.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,193.78/1,673.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.76

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