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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.06, 2,511.50 and 504.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.06, 2,511.50 and 504.06 is: 756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.06 : 2,511.50 = 504.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.06/2,511.50 = 504.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.06x = 2,511.50 × 504.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.06x = 1,265,944.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,944.17/1,674.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.21

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