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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.68, 2,514.60 and 751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.68, 2,514.60 and 751.72 is: 1,127.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.68 : 2,514.60 = 751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.68/2,514.60 = 751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.68x = 2,514.60 × 751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.68x = 1,890,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,275.11/1,676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.39

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