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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.20, 2,511.98 and 749.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.20, 2,511.98 and 749.13 is: 1,123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.20 : 2,511.98 = 749.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.20/2,511.98 = 749.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.20x = 2,511.98 × 749.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.20x = 1,881,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,789.22/1,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.99

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