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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.84, 2,436.42 and 757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.84, 2,436.42 and 757.76 is: 1,137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.84 : 2,436.42 = 757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.84/2,436.42 = 757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.84x = 2,436.42 × 757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.84x = 1,846,221.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,221.62/1,622.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.65

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