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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.41, 2,439.98 and 760.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.41, 2,439.98 and 760.25 is: 1,140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.41 : 2,439.98 = 760.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.41/2,439.98 = 760.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.41x = 2,439.98 × 760.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.41x = 1,854,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,994.80/1,626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.55

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