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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.38, 2,441.30 and 750.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.38, 2,441.30 and 750.15 is: 1,125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.38 : 2,441.30 = 750.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.38/2,441.30 = 750.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.38x = 2,441.30 × 750.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.38x = 1,831,337.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,337.44/1,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.33

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