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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.27, 2,511.68 and 519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.27, 2,511.68 and 519.75 is: 779.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.27 : 2,511.68 = 519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.27/2,511.68 = 519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.27x = 2,511.68 × 519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.27x = 1,305,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,443.08/1,674.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.71

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