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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.92, 2,442.96 and 749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.92, 2,442.96 and 749.88 is: 1,125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.92 : 2,442.96 = 749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.92/2,442.96 = 749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.92x = 2,442.96 × 749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.92x = 1,831,926.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,926.84/1,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.32

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