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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.90, 2,511.34 and 750.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.90, 2,511.34 and 750.29 is: 1,124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.90 : 2,511.34 = 750.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.90/2,511.34 = 750.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.90x = 2,511.34 × 750.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.90x = 1,884,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,218.86/1,674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.97

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