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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.76, 2,687.18 and 750.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.76, 2,687.18 and 750.67 is: 1,126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.76 : 2,687.18 = 750.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.76/2,687.18 = 750.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.76x = 2,687.18 × 750.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.76x = 2,017,185.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,185.41/1,790.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.44

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