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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.84, 2,425.80 and 754.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.84, 2,425.80 and 754.40 is: 1,129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.84 : 2,425.80 = 754.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.84/2,425.80 = 754.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.84x = 2,425.80 × 754.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.84x = 1,830,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,023.52/1,619.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.76

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