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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.54, 2,509.79 and 796.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.54, 2,509.79 and 796.50 is: 1,193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.54 : 2,509.79 = 796.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.54/2,509.79 = 796.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.54x = 2,509.79 × 796.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.54x = 1,999,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,043.75/1,674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.79

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