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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.72, 2,511.12 and 647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.72, 2,511.12 and 647.52 is: 970.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.72 : 2,511.12 = 647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.72/2,511.12 = 647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.72x = 2,511.12 × 647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.72x = 1,626,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,000.42/1,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.91

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