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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674, 2,510.98 and 424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674, 2,510.98 and 424.60 is: 636.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674 : 2,510.98 = 424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674/2,510.98 = 424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674x = 2,510.98 × 424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674x = 1,066,162.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,162.11/1,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.89

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