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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.01, 2,510.08 and 687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.01, 2,510.08 and 687.52 is: 1,030.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.01 : 2,510.08 = 687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.01/2,510.08 = 687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.01x = 2,510.08 × 687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.01x = 1,725,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,730.20/1,674.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.90

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