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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.21, 2,511.29 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.21, 2,511.29 and 519.96 is: 779.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.21 : 2,511.29 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.21/2,511.29 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.21x = 2,511.29 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.21x = 1,305,770.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,770.35/1,674.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.93

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