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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.54, 2,512.41 and 750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.54, 2,512.41 and 750 is: 1,125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.54 : 2,512.41 = 750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.54/2,512.41 = 750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.54x = 2,512.41 × 750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.54x = 1,884,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,307.50/1,674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.27

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