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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.88, 2,512.34 and 520.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.88, 2,512.34 and 520.62 is: 780.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.88 : 2,512.34 = 520.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.88/2,512.34 = 520.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.88x = 2,512.34 × 520.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.88x = 1,307,974.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,974.45/1,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.94

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