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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.63, 2,511.91 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.63, 2,511.91 and 442.12 is: 663.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.63 : 2,511.91 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.63/2,511.91 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.63x = 2,511.91 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.63x = 1,110,565.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,565.65/1,674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.17

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