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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.68, 2,448.39 and 766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.68, 2,448.39 and 766 is: 1,149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.68 : 2,448.39 = 766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.68/2,448.39 = 766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.68x = 2,448.39 × 766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.68x = 1,875,466.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,466.74/1,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.41

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