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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.82, 2,511.32 and 749.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.82, 2,511.32 and 749.29 is: 1,124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.82 : 2,511.32 = 749.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.82/2,511.32 = 749.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.82x = 2,511.32 × 749.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.82x = 1,881,706.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,706.96/1,673.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.20

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