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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.94, 2,510.73 and 750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.94, 2,510.73 and 750.24 is: 1,125.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.94 : 2,510.73 = 750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.94/2,510.73 = 750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.94x = 2,510.73 × 750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.94x = 1,883,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,650.08/1,673.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.28

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