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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.92, 2,512.80 and 1,016.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.92, 2,512.80 and 1,016.80 is: 1,526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.92 : 2,512.80 = 1,016.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.92/2,512.80 = 1,016.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.92x = 2,512.80 × 1,016.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.92x = 2,555,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,015.04/1,673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.37

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