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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.10, 2,425.26 and 750.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.10, 2,425.26 and 750.58 is: 1,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.10 : 2,425.26 = 750.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.10/2,425.26 = 750.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.10x = 2,425.26 × 750.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.10x = 1,820,351.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,351.65/1,617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.69

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