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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.55, 2,510.73 and 851.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.55, 2,510.73 and 851.85 is: 1,277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.55 : 2,510.73 = 851.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.55/2,510.73 = 851.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.55x = 2,510.73 × 851.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.55x = 2,138,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,765.35/1,673.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.98

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