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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.84, 2,513.85 and 809.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.84, 2,513.85 and 809.76 is: 1,215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.84 : 2,513.85 = 809.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.84/2,513.85 = 809.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.84x = 2,513.85 × 809.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.84x = 2,035,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,615.18/1,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.41

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