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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.97, 2,513.79 and 752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.97, 2,513.79 and 752.76 is: 1,128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.97 : 2,513.79 = 752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.97/2,513.79 = 752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.97x = 2,513.79 × 752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.97x = 1,892,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,280.56/1,676.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.39

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