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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.86, 2,438.79 and 760.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.86, 2,438.79 and 760.78 is: 1,141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.86 : 2,438.79 = 760.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.86/2,438.79 = 760.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.86x = 2,438.79 × 760.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.86x = 1,855,382.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,382.66/1,625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.17

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