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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.72, 2,512.98 and 750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.72, 2,512.98 and 750.60 is: 1,126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.72 : 2,512.98 = 750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.72/2,512.98 = 750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.72x = 2,512.98 × 750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.72x = 1,886,242.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,242.79/1,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.30

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