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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.36, 2,511.96 and 686.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.36, 2,511.96 and 686.52 is: 1,029.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.36 : 2,511.96 = 686.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.36/2,511.96 = 686.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.36x = 2,511.96 × 686.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.36x = 1,724,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,510.78/1,674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.95

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