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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.38, 2,442.57 and 763.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.38, 2,442.57 and 763.30 is: 1,144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.38 : 2,442.57 = 763.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.38/2,442.57 = 763.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.38x = 2,442.57 × 763.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.38x = 1,864,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,413.68/1,628.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.95

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