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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.91, 2,512.49 and 750.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.91, 2,512.49 and 750.51 is: 1,126.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.91 : 2,512.49 = 750.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.91/2,512.49 = 750.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.91x = 2,512.49 × 750.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.91x = 1,885,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,645.12/1,673.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.49

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