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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.45, 2,424.96 and 750.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.45, 2,424.96 and 750.75 is: 1,125.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.45 : 2,424.96 = 750.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.45/2,424.96 = 750.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.45x = 2,424.96 × 750.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.45x = 1,820,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,538.72/1,617.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.56

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