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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.61, 2,311.03 and 1,114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.61, 2,311.03 and 1,114.18 is: 1,537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.61 : 2,311.03 = 1,114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.61/2,311.03 = 1,114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.61x = 2,311.03 × 1,114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.61x = 2,574,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,891.85/1,674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.61

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