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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.68, 2,447.48 and 765.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.68, 2,447.48 and 765.40 is: 1,148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.68 : 2,447.48 = 765.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.68/2,447.48 = 765.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.68x = 2,447.48 × 765.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.68x = 1,873,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,301.19/1,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.08

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