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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.89, 2,512.64 and 750.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.89, 2,512.64 and 750.48 is: 1,125.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.89 : 2,512.64 = 750.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.89/2,512.64 = 750.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.89x = 2,512.64 × 750.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.89x = 1,885,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,686.07/1,674.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.86

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