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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.58, 2,508.56 and 747.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.58, 2,508.56 and 747.86 is: 1,120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.58 : 2,508.56 = 747.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.58/2,508.56 = 747.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.58x = 2,508.56 × 747.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.58x = 1,876,054.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,054.21/1,673.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.98

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