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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.89, 2,514.75 and 810.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.89, 2,514.75 and 810.21 is: 1,215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.89 : 2,514.75 = 810.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.89/2,514.75 = 810.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.89x = 2,514.75 × 810.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.89x = 2,037,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,475.60/1,675.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.76

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