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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586, 2,379 and 674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586, 2,379 and 674 is: 1,011

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586 : 2,379 = 674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586/2,379 = 674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586x = 2,379 × 674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586x = 1,603,446
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,446/1,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011

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