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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.77, 2,512.18 and 797.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.77, 2,512.18 and 797.37 is: 1,196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.77 : 2,512.18 = 797.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.77/2,512.18 = 797.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.77x = 2,512.18 × 797.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.77x = 2,003,136.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,136.97/1,674.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.07

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