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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.47, 2,510.97 and 748.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.47, 2,510.97 and 748.95 is: 1,123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.47 : 2,510.97 = 748.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.47/2,510.97 = 748.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.47x = 2,510.97 × 748.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.47x = 1,880,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,590.98/1,673.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.77

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