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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.77, 2,517.40 and 754.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.77, 2,517.40 and 754.35 is: 1,130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.77 : 2,517.40 = 754.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.77/2,517.40 = 754.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.77x = 2,517.40 × 754.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.77x = 1,899,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,000.69/1,679.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.51

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