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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.16, 2,436.60 and 758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.16, 2,436.60 and 758 is: 1,137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.16 : 2,436.60 = 758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.16/2,436.60 = 758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.16x = 2,436.60 × 758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.16x = 1,846,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,942.80/1,624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.17

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