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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.54, 2,511.84 and 520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.54, 2,511.84 and 520.32 is: 780.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.54 : 2,511.84 = 520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.54/2,511.84 = 520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.54x = 2,511.84 × 520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.54x = 1,306,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,960.59/1,674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.49

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