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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.60, 2,433.96 and 757.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.60, 2,433.96 and 757.68 is: 1,135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.60 : 2,433.96 = 757.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.60/2,433.96 = 757.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.60x = 2,433.96 × 757.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.60x = 1,844,162.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,162.81/1,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.85

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