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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.75, 2,438.30 and 748.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.75, 2,438.30 and 748.02 is: 1,121.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.75 : 2,438.30 = 748.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.75/2,438.30 = 748.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.75x = 2,438.30 × 748.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.75x = 1,823,897.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,897.17/1,625.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.88

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