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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.49, 2,510.24 and 807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.49, 2,510.24 and 807.20 is: 1,210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.49 : 2,510.24 = 807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.49/2,510.24 = 807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.49x = 2,510.24 × 807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.49x = 2,026,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,249.14/1,673.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.79

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