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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.54, 2,507.76 and 850.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.54, 2,507.76 and 850.58 is: 1,274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.54 : 2,507.76 = 850.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.54/2,507.76 = 850.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.54x = 2,507.76 × 850.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.54x = 2,133,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,050.50/1,673.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.57

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