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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.39, 2,513.15 and 853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.39, 2,513.15 and 853.28 is: 1,280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.39 : 2,513.15 = 853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.39/2,513.15 = 853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.39x = 2,513.15 × 853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.39x = 2,144,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,422.65/1,674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.72

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