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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.25, 2,509.80 and 795.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.25, 2,509.80 and 795.48 is: 1,193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.25 : 2,509.80 = 795.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.25/2,509.80 = 795.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.25x = 2,509.80 × 795.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.25x = 1,996,495.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,495.70/1,673.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.18

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