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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.72, 2,444.16 and 764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.72, 2,444.16 and 764 is: 1,145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.72 : 2,444.16 = 764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.72/2,444.16 = 764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.72x = 2,444.16 × 764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.72x = 1,867,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,338.24/1,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.10

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