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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.96, 2,511 and 849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.96, 2,511 and 849.92 is: 1,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.96 : 2,511 = 849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.96/2,511 = 849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.96x = 2,511 × 849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.96x = 2,134,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,149.12/1,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.91

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