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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.81, 2,512.52 and 700.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.81, 2,512.52 and 700.92 is: 1,051.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.81 : 2,512.52 = 700.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.81/2,512.52 = 700.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.81x = 2,512.52 × 700.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.81x = 1,761,072.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,072.01/1,674.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.51

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