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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.79, 2,511.70 and 504.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.79, 2,511.70 and 504.74 is: 756.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.79 : 2,511.70 = 504.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.79/2,511.70 = 504.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.79x = 2,511.70 × 504.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.79x = 1,267,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,760.48/1,674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.97

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