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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.72, 2,438.92 and 760.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.72, 2,438.92 and 760.56 is: 1,140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.72 : 2,438.92 = 760.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.72/2,438.92 = 760.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.72x = 2,438.92 × 760.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.72x = 1,854,945.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,945.00/1,626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.30

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