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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.51, 2,511.09 and 749.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.51, 2,511.09 and 749.72 is: 1,124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.51 : 2,511.09 = 749.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.51/2,511.09 = 749.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.51x = 2,511.09 × 749.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.51x = 1,882,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,620.67/1,673.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.96

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