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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.74, 2,520.38 and 755.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.74, 2,520.38 and 755.54 is: 1,133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.74 : 2,520.38 = 755.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.74/2,520.38 = 755.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.74x = 2,520.38 × 755.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.74x = 1,904,247.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,247.91/1,679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.66

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