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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.26, 2,509.88 and 634.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.26, 2,509.88 and 634.06 is: 950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.26 : 2,509.88 = 634.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.26/2,509.88 = 634.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.26x = 2,509.88 × 634.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.26x = 1,591,414.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,414.51/1,674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.52

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