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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.89, 2,511.14 and 749.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.89, 2,511.14 and 749.48 is: 1,124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.89 : 2,511.14 = 749.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.89/2,511.14 = 749.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.89x = 2,511.14 × 749.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.89x = 1,882,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,032.90/1,673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.35

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