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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.40, 2,513.58 and 751.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.40, 2,513.58 and 751.79 is: 1,127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.40 : 2,513.58 = 751.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.40/2,513.58 = 751.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.40x = 2,513.58 × 751.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.40x = 1,889,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,671.74/1,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.22

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