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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.47, 2,508.86 and 1,185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.47, 2,508.86 and 1,185.13 is: 1,775.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.47 : 2,508.86 = 1,185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.47/2,508.86 = 1,185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.47x = 2,508.86 × 1,185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.47x = 2,973,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,325.25/1,674.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.68

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