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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.27, 2,512.77 and 1,181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.27, 2,512.77 and 1,181.69 is: 1,773.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.27 : 2,512.77 = 1,181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.27/2,512.77 = 1,181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.27x = 2,512.77 × 1,181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.27x = 2,969,302.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,302.62/1,674.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.49

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