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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.08, 2,511.28 and 548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.08, 2,511.28 and 548.32 is: 822.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.08 : 2,511.28 = 548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.08/2,511.28 = 548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.08x = 2,511.28 × 548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.08x = 1,376,985.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,985.05/1,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.53

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