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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.48, 2,427.66 and 752.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.48, 2,427.66 and 752.28 is: 1,129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.48 : 2,427.66 = 752.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.48/2,427.66 = 752.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.48x = 2,427.66 × 752.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.48x = 1,826,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,280.06/1,617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.09

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