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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.88, 2,327.81 and 674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.88, 2,327.81 and 674.27 is: 1,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.88 : 2,327.81 = 674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.88/2,327.81 = 674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.88x = 2,327.81 × 674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.88x = 1,569,559.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,559.97/1,551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.39

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