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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.74, 2,440.10 and 761.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.74, 2,440.10 and 761.66 is: 1,142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.74 : 2,440.10 = 761.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.74/2,440.10 = 761.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.74x = 2,440.10 × 761.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.74x = 1,858,516.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,516.27/1,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.48

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