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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.86, 2,512.31 and 634.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.86, 2,512.31 and 634.86 is: 952.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.86 : 2,512.31 = 634.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.86/2,512.31 = 634.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.86x = 2,512.31 × 634.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.86x = 1,594,961.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,961.95/1,674.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.30

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