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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.89, 2,511.18 and 737.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.89, 2,511.18 and 737.38 is: 1,105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.89 : 2,511.18 = 737.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.89/2,511.18 = 737.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.89x = 2,511.18 × 737.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.89x = 1,851,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,693.91/1,674.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.56

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