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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.51, 2,445.97 and 754.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.51, 2,445.97 and 754.58 is: 1,131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.51 : 2,445.97 = 754.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.51/2,445.97 = 754.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.51x = 2,445.97 × 754.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.51x = 1,845,680.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,680.04/1,631.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.27

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