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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.80, 2,511.18 and 700.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.80, 2,511.18 and 700.04 is: 1,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.80 : 2,511.18 = 700.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.80/2,511.18 = 700.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.80x = 2,511.18 × 700.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.80x = 1,757,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,926.45/1,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.63

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