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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.45, 2,511.32 and 799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.45, 2,511.32 and 799.80 is: 1,198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.45 : 2,511.32 = 799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.45/2,511.32 = 799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.45x = 2,511.32 × 799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.45x = 2,008,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,553.74/1,676.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.10

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