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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.70, 2,511.12 and 807.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.70, 2,511.12 and 807.42 is: 1,211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.70 : 2,511.12 = 807.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.70/2,511.12 = 807.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.70x = 2,511.12 × 807.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.70x = 2,027,528.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,528.51/1,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.40

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