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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.48, 2,512.32 and 808.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.48, 2,512.32 and 808.96 is: 1,213.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.48 : 2,512.32 = 808.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.48/2,512.32 = 808.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.48x = 2,512.32 × 808.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.48x = 2,032,366.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,366.39/1,675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.01

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