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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.41, 2,438.48 and 759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.41, 2,438.48 and 759.25 is: 1,139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.41 : 2,438.48 = 759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.41/2,438.48 = 759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.41x = 2,438.48 × 759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.41x = 1,851,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,415.94/1,625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.05

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