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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.70, 2,511.33 and 520.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.70, 2,511.33 and 520.54 is: 780.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.70 : 2,511.33 = 520.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.70/2,511.33 = 520.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.70x = 2,511.33 × 520.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.70x = 1,307,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,247.72/1,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.59

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