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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.48, 2,511.73 and 808.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.48, 2,511.73 and 808.19 is: 1,212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.48 : 2,511.73 = 808.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.48/2,511.73 = 808.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.48x = 2,511.73 × 808.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.48x = 2,029,955.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,955.07/1,674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.29

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