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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.92, 2,507.69 and 1,262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.92, 2,507.69 and 1,262.76 is: 1,890.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.92 : 2,507.69 = 1,262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.92/2,507.69 = 1,262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.92x = 2,507.69 × 1,262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.92x = 3,166,604.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,604.31/1,674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.61

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