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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.48, 2,515.48 and 751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.48, 2,515.48 and 751.96 is: 1,128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.48 : 2,515.48 = 751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.48/2,515.48 = 751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.48x = 2,515.48 × 751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.48x = 1,891,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,540.34/1,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.28

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