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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.68, 2,512.42 and 852.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.68, 2,512.42 and 852.93 is: 1,279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.68 : 2,512.42 = 852.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.68/2,512.42 = 852.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.68x = 2,512.42 × 852.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.68x = 2,142,916.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,916.26/1,674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.60

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