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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.16, 2,509.24 and 783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.16, 2,509.24 and 783.48 is: 1,174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.16 : 2,509.24 = 783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.16/2,509.24 = 783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.16x = 2,509.24 × 783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.16x = 1,965,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,939.36/1,674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.28

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