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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.49, 2,441.24 and 762.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.49, 2,441.24 and 762.41 is: 1,143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.49 : 2,441.24 = 762.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.49/2,441.24 = 762.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.49x = 2,441.24 × 762.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.49x = 1,861,209.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,209.77/1,627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.61

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