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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.59, 2,445.00 and 752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.59, 2,445.00 and 752.52 is: 1,129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.59 : 2,445.00 = 752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.59/2,445.00 = 752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.59x = 2,445.00 × 752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.59x = 1,839,898.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,898.18/1,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.05

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