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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.30, 2,434.33 and 757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.30, 2,434.33 and 757 is: 1,135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.30 : 2,434.33 = 757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.30/2,434.33 = 757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.30x = 2,434.33 × 757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.30x = 1,842,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,787.81/1,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.21

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