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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.48, 2,513.82 and 809.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.48, 2,513.82 and 809.96 is: 1,214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.48 : 2,513.82 = 809.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.48/2,513.82 = 809.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.48x = 2,513.82 × 809.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.48x = 2,036,093.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,093.65/1,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.51

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