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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.44, 2,512.94 and 701.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.44, 2,512.94 and 701.22 is: 1,052.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.44 : 2,512.94 = 701.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.44/2,512.94 = 701.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.44x = 2,512.94 × 701.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.44x = 1,762,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,133.65/1,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.37

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