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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.82, 2,512.23 and 750.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.82, 2,512.23 and 750.34 is: 1,125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.82 : 2,512.23 = 750.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.82/2,512.23 = 750.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.82x = 2,512.23 × 750.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.82x = 1,885,026.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,026.66/1,674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.51

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