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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.51, 2,510.18 and 503.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.51, 2,510.18 and 503.49 is: 755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.51 : 2,510.18 = 503.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.51/2,510.18 = 503.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.51x = 2,510.18 × 503.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.51x = 1,263,850.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,850.53/1,673.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.21

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