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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.34, 2,510.73 and 796.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.34, 2,510.73 and 796.47 is: 1,195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.34 : 2,510.73 = 796.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.34/2,510.73 = 796.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.34x = 2,510.73 × 796.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.34x = 1,999,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,721.12/1,673.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.05

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