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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.44, 2,424.72 and 751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.44, 2,424.72 and 751.28 is: 1,126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.44 : 2,424.72 = 751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.44/2,424.72 = 751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.44x = 2,424.72 × 751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.44x = 1,821,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,643.64/1,617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.25

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