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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.59, 2,515.75 and 752.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.59, 2,515.75 and 752.79 is: 1,129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.59 : 2,515.75 = 752.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.59/2,515.75 = 752.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.59x = 2,515.75 × 752.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.59x = 1,893,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,831.44/1,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.57

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