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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.64, 2,511.12 and 701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.64, 2,511.12 and 701.44 is: 1,051.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.64 : 2,511.12 = 701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.64/2,511.12 = 701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.64x = 2,511.12 × 701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.64x = 1,761,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,400.01/1,674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.81

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