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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.84, 2,514.11 and 751.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.84, 2,514.11 and 751.91 is: 1,127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.84 : 2,514.11 = 751.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.84/2,514.11 = 751.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.84x = 2,514.11 × 751.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.84x = 1,890,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,368.12/1,676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.34

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