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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.53, 2,311.65 and 1,115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.53, 2,311.65 and 1,115.93 is: 1,540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.53 : 2,311.65 = 1,115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.53/2,311.65 = 1,115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.53x = 2,311.65 × 1,115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.53x = 2,579,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,639.58/1,674.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.52

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