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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.81, 2,511.12 and 851.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.81, 2,511.12 and 851.94 is: 1,277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.81 : 2,511.12 = 851.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.81/2,511.12 = 851.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.81x = 2,511.12 × 851.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.81x = 2,139,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,323.57/1,674.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.35

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