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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.40, 2,438.91 and 759.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.40, 2,438.91 and 759.78 is: 1,140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.40 : 2,438.91 = 759.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.40/2,438.91 = 759.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.40x = 2,438.91 × 759.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.40x = 1,853,035.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,035.04/1,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.05

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