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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.24, 2,511.36 and 852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.24, 2,511.36 and 852.48 is: 1,278.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.24 : 2,511.36 = 852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.24/2,511.36 = 852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.24x = 2,511.36 × 852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.24x = 2,140,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,884.17/1,674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.72

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