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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.91, 2,513.99 and 751.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.91, 2,513.99 and 751.51 is: 1,127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.91 : 2,513.99 = 751.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.91/2,513.99 = 751.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.91x = 2,513.99 × 751.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.91x = 1,889,288.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,288.62/1,674.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.99

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