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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.51, 2,444.47 and 753.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.51, 2,444.47 and 753.58 is: 1,129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.51 : 2,444.47 = 753.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.51/2,444.47 = 753.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.51x = 2,444.47 × 753.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.51x = 1,842,103.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,103.70/1,630.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.77

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