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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.22, 2,438.17 and 760.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.22, 2,438.17 and 760.06 is: 1,139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.22 : 2,438.17 = 760.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.22/2,438.17 = 760.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.22x = 2,438.17 × 760.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.22x = 1,853,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,155.49/1,626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.55

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