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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.12, 2,512.26 and 808.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.12, 2,512.26 and 808.50 is: 1,213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.12 : 2,512.26 = 808.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.12/2,512.26 = 808.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.12x = 2,512.26 × 808.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.12x = 2,031,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,162.21/1,674.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.27

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