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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.84, 2,512.41 and 504.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.84, 2,512.41 and 504.78 is: 757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.84 : 2,512.41 = 504.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.84/2,512.41 = 504.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.84x = 2,512.41 × 504.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.84x = 1,268,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,214.32/1,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.22

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