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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.80, 2,513.84 and 751.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.80, 2,513.84 and 751.88 is: 1,127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.80 : 2,513.84 = 751.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.80/2,513.84 = 751.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.80x = 2,513.84 × 751.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.80x = 1,890,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,108.54/1,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.21

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