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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674, 2,511.18 and 749.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674, 2,511.18 and 749.97 is: 1,125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674 : 2,511.18 = 749.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674/2,511.18 = 749.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674x = 2,511.18 × 749.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674x = 1,883,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,309.66/1,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.04

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