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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.63, 2,432.68 and 755.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.63, 2,432.68 and 755.47 is: 1,133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.63 : 2,432.68 = 755.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.63/2,432.68 = 755.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.63x = 2,432.68 × 755.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.63x = 1,837,802.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,802.71/1,621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.31

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