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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.60, 2,511.36 and 504.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.60, 2,511.36 and 504.36 is: 756.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.60 : 2,511.36 = 504.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.60/2,511.36 = 504.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.60x = 2,511.36 × 504.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.60x = 1,266,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,629.53/1,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.38

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