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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.08, 2,511.40 and 687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.08, 2,511.40 and 687.12 is: 1,030.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.08 : 2,511.40 = 687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.08/2,511.40 = 687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.08x = 2,511.40 × 687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.08x = 1,725,633.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,633.17/1,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.79

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