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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.50, 2,510.94 and 750.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.50, 2,510.94 and 750.06 is: 1,124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.50 : 2,510.94 = 750.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.50/2,510.94 = 750.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.50x = 2,510.94 × 750.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.50x = 1,883,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,355.66/1,674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.73

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