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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.94, 2,425.47 and 751.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.94, 2,425.47 and 751.78 is: 1,127.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.94 : 2,425.47 = 751.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.94/2,425.47 = 751.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.94x = 2,425.47 × 751.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.94x = 1,823,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,419.84/1,617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.00

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