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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.56, 2,513.52 and 701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.56, 2,513.52 and 701.28 is: 1,052.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.56 : 2,513.52 = 701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.56/2,513.52 = 701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.56x = 2,513.52 × 701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.56x = 1,762,681.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,681.31/1,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.62

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