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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676, 2,513.08 and 752.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676, 2,513.08 and 752.47 is: 1,128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676 : 2,513.08 = 752.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676/2,513.08 = 752.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676x = 2,513.08 × 752.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676x = 1,891,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,017.31/1,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.29

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