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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.48, 2,439.22 and 759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.48, 2,439.22 and 759.88 is: 1,140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.48 : 2,439.22 = 759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.48/2,439.22 = 759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.48x = 2,439.22 × 759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.48x = 1,853,514.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,514.49/1,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.29

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