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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.88, 2,424.64 and 750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.88, 2,424.64 and 750.08 is: 1,125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.88 : 2,424.64 = 750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.88/2,424.64 = 750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.88x = 2,424.64 × 750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.88x = 1,818,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,673.97/1,615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.50

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