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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.50, 2,511.48 and 1,186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.50, 2,511.48 and 1,186.07 is: 1,778.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.50 : 2,511.48 = 1,186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.50/2,511.48 = 1,186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.50x = 2,511.48 × 1,186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.50x = 2,978,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,791.08/1,674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.91

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