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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.81, 2,512.41 and 808.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.81, 2,512.41 and 808.50 is: 1,212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.81 : 2,512.41 = 808.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.81/2,512.41 = 808.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.81x = 2,512.41 × 808.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.81x = 2,031,283.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,283.49/1,674.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.84

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