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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.11, 2,510.70 and 503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.11, 2,510.70 and 503.80 is: 755.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.11 : 2,510.70 = 503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.11/2,510.70 = 503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.11x = 2,510.70 × 503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.11x = 1,264,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,882.49/1,674.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.55

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