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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.97, 2,512.51 and 442.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.97, 2,512.51 and 442.51 is: 663.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.97 : 2,512.51 = 442.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.97/2,512.51 = 442.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.97x = 2,512.51 × 442.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.97x = 1,111,803.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,803.41/1,674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.78

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