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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.24, 2,511.92 and 750.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.24, 2,511.92 and 750.42 is: 1,125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.24 : 2,511.92 = 750.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.24/2,511.92 = 750.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.24x = 2,511.92 × 750.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.24x = 1,884,995.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,995.01/1,674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.88

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